Definition of burgeon

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bur·geon also bour·geon    (bûrjn) KEY  

intr.v.
bur·geoned , bur·geon·ing , bur·geons

1. 1. To put forth new buds, leaves, or greenery; sprout.
   2. To begin to grow or blossom.
2. To grow and flourish.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English burgeonen, from Old French borjoner, from burjon, a bud, from Vulgar Latin *burri , burrin-, from Late Latin burra, a shaggy garment

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