scion

UK
/ˈsaɪən/
US
/ˈsaɪən/
scionnoun
scions
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪən/
US
/ˈsaɪən/
Traductions
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.
Définitions
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.
scionadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪ.ən/
US
/ˈsaɪ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun, especially in horticultural contexts (e.g., "scion wood")
Traductions
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.
Définitions
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.
scionproper noun
Définitions
A marque of automobiles manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation for the North American market between 2003 and 2016.
She bought a used Scion that still runs perfectly after ten years.