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shoot

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ʁɨ.ˈbẽ.tu/re·ben·to

Definition

1

A new growth from a plant, such as a bud or sprout.

Usage examples

The rose shoots appeared in spring.
We harvested the tender bamboo shoots for cooking.

Common combinations

plant shoottender shootto prune shoots