Dictionary
burgeon
verb bur·geon \ˈbər-jən\
: to grow or develop quickly
Full Definition of BURGEON
intransitive verb
2
: to grow and expand rapidly : flourish
See burgeon defined for English-language learners
See burgeon defined for kids
Variants of BURGEON
bur·geon also bour·geon \ˈbər-jən\
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of BURGEON
Middle English burjonen, from Anglo-French burjuner, from burjun bud, from Vulgar Latin *burrion-, burrio, from Late Latin burra fluff, shaggy cloth
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to BURGEON
Other Botany Terms
Learn More About BURGEON
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: burgerPrevious Word in the Dictionary: burgee command pennantAll Words Near: burgeon
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up burgeon? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).