Burgeon
/ˈbɜːr.dʒən/noun
To begin to grow or increase rapidly; to flourish.
Did you know?In medieval alchemical texts, the concept of 'burgeoning' was linked to the idea of transformation, symbolizing the emergence of new life from chaos.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhergh-
“to rise, to grow”
Old French
Old French
burgeon
“to sprout or bud”
Middle English
Middle English
burgeonen
“to grow or develop vigorously”
Modern English
English
burgeon
“to grow or increase rapidly”
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