burgeon

The definition of burgeon means to grow or blossom.

(verb)

An example of burgeon is a cherry tree flowering in springtime.

See burgeon in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

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

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

See burgeon in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also bour·geon

intransitive verb bur·geoned also bour·geoned, bur·geon·ing also bour·geon·ing, bur·geons also bour·geons

a. To put forth new buds, leaves, or greenery; sprout.
b. To begin to grow or blossom.
To grow or develop rapidly.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English burgeonen

Origin: , from Old French borjoner

Origin: , from burjon, a bud

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *burriō, burriōn-

Origin: , from Late Latin burra, a shaggy garment

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