🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

bourgeon

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bourgeon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bud/bʌd/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Au printemps, les arbres commencent à montrer leurs bourgeons."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A young, undeveloped part of a plant that can develop into a leaf, flower, or shoot.

    "In spring, the trees begin to show their buds as they prepare for new growth."
  2. 2

    A term of endearment for a close friend or companion.

    "Hey bud, do you want to grab a coffee later?"

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'bud' originates from Middle English 'budde', which is of uncertain origin but may be related to Old Norse 'budda' meaning 'a swelling'. It has evolved to refer to the undeveloped or immature state of a plant or flower.

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