virgultum

ˈvɜːrɡəltəm

Definitions

1. noun

A young or unpruned branch of a tree, especially one that has been cut from a tree and left to grow on its own.

“The gardener used the virgultum from the oak tree to create a unique trellis for the climbing roses.”

Synonyms

  • shoots
  • suckers

Antonyms

  • branches
  • deadwood