Cions

/ˈsiːɑnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cion; multiple plant stems or twigs cut for grafting or rooting.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'cion,' from the variant of 'scion.' French origin relating to separated plant material.

Kelly Says

The plural 'cions' exists in gardening texts and horticultural manuals, yet most modern gardeners use 'scions' instead—a small example of how technical vocabulary shifts even within specialized fields.

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