watershoot

/ˈwɔːtəʃuːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A shoot of a plant, especially a young stem or branch, that grows from the ground or from a branch, often in water or a moist place.

“The gardener noticed a new watershoot on the base of the old oak tree.”

Synonyms

  • shoot
  • sprout

Antonyms

  • desiccate
  • wither