rejeton

offspring

noun ruh-ZHUH-tohn Rare

Also means

shoot (botany)

Usage Note

Rejeton literally means a new shoot or sprout on a plant, and figuratively — often affectionately or mockingly — refers to someone's child or descendant. Les rejetons of a family are its heirs or progeny. It has a slightly archaic or humorous tone when used for children.

Examples

"Ce vieux chêne a produit plusieurs rejetons."

Natural Translation

This old oak produced several shoots.

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