scion

UK
/ˈsaɪən/
US
/ˈsaɪən/

Übersetzungen

scionsubstantiv
scions
Pl.
UK
/ˈsaɪən/
US
/ˈsaɪən/
greffonHorticulture.
The gardener carefully selected a scion from the healthy apple tree for grafting.
Le jardinier a soigneusement choisi un greffon sur le pommier sain pour le greffage.
rejetonSens figuré : descendant d’une famille notable.
As the scion of a wealthy family, he was expected to take over the family business.
En tant que rejeton d’une famille fortunée, on s’attendait à ce qu’il reprenne l’entreprise familiale.
scionadjektiv
UK
/ˈsaɪ.ən/
US
/ˈsaɪ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in horticultural contexts (e.g., "scion wood")
de greffonSe dit du bois destiné au greffage.
The orchard ordered scion wood for the spring grafting season.
Le verger a commandé du bois de greffon pour la saison de greffage printanière.

Definitionen

scionsubstantiv
A young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.
The gardener carefully selected a scion from the healthy apple tree for grafting.
A descendant of a notable family.
As the scion of a wealthy family, he was expected to take over the family business.
scionadjektiv
Used attributively: relating to, consisting of, or intended for a scion (young shoot) used in grafting.
The orchard ordered scion wood for the spring grafting season.