Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cion
noun
ˈsaɪən
Definition
A variant spelling of ‘scion’, referring to a young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one used for grafting or planting.
Examples
- After taking a cion from the apple tree, she carefully grafted it onto the rootstock.
- The gardener selected the best cion to ensure a strong new growth.
- Using a healthy cion is crucial for successful propagation.
Meaning
A cion is the part of a plant that is taken from a parent plant to propagate a new plant. It is often used in horticulture and agriculture.
Synonyms
- scion
- shoot
- twig
