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burgeon definition

bur·geon (bʉr′jən)

intransitive verb

  1. to put forth buds, shoots, etc.; sprout
  2. to grow or develop rapidly; expand; proliferate; flourish the burgeoning suburbs

Etymology: ME burjounen < OFr burjoner < burjon, a bud < VL *burrio, a bud < LL burra, wool, shaggy garment

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