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Tendron

Ten′dron

,
Noun.
[F. Cf.
Tendril
.]
A tendril.
[Obs.]
Holland.

Definition 2024


tendron

tendron

English

Noun

tendron (plural tendrons)

  1. A young, tender plant shoot; a bud.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Holland to this entry?)
  2. The gristle or cartilage of the ribs.

French

Etymology

From Old French tenrum, with change of suffix.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɑ̃.dʁɔ̃/

Noun

tendron m (plural tendrons)

  1. gristle
  2. tendril, young shoot
  3. lass