sapling
Meaning
- A young tree, larger than a seedling.
- (figuratively) A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity.
Synonyms
Translations
jeune arbre
junger Baum
plançó
alberello
arbolillo
δενδρύλλιο junge BäumeFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsæplɪŋ/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English sapplyng, seplyng, sapling, equivalent to sap + -ling.
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