Bough and Sprout

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Bough noun - A major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant.

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Sprout and bough are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sprout" instead a noun "Bough".

Sprout noun - A branch of a main stem especially of a plant.

Usage example: the raspberry bushes began sending out sprouts in early spring

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Bough and sprout are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bough" instead a noun "Sprout".

Nearby Words: sprouting, sprouted, sprouter

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