scion

[ˈsaɪən]

scion Definition

  • 1a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting
  • 2a descendant of a notable family

Using scion: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The gardener carefully selected the scions to be grafted onto the rootstock.

  • Example

    He is a scion of a wealthy family.

  • Example

    The company's new CEO is a scion of the founder's family.

scion Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scion

Phrases with scion

  • a piece of wood taken from a tree for grafting

    Example

    The farmer collected scion wood from his apple trees to graft onto his pear trees.

  • a descendant of a political family who enters politics themselves

    Example

    The Kennedy family is known for producing many political scions.

  • business scion

    a descendant of a wealthy business family who takes over the family business

    Example

    The Walton family scions are the heirs to the Walmart fortune.

Origins of scion

from Old French 'cion', meaning 'descendant'

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Summary: scion in Brief

The term 'scion' [ˈsaɪən] refers to a young shoot or twig of a plant that is cut for grafting or rooting, or a descendant of a notable family. It is commonly used in horticulture and genealogy, exemplified by 'The gardener carefully selected the scions to be grafted onto the rootstock.' and 'He is a scion of a wealthy family.'