Meaning of burgeon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbərdʒən/

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  1. Verb

    burgeon

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French bourgeonner‘put out buds’, from borjon‘bud’, based on late Latin burra‘wool’

    Definitions

    1. grow and flourish

    Examples

    • « The burgeoning administration »
    • « The burgeoning population »

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