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scion

sci·on [ s ən ] (plural sci·ons)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. younger member of family: a child or descendant of a family, especially a rich, famous, or important family

2. part of plant for grafting: a living shoot or twig of a plant used for grafting to a stock

[13th century. < Old French ciun]
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