brancher

1 of 2

noun (1)

branch·​er
ˈbranchə(r),
-aa-,
-ai-,
-ȧ-
plural -s
: a young bird (such as a fledgling hawk) that has left the nest and taken to the branches

brancher

2 of 2

noun (2)

"
plural -s
: one that makes artificial flowers or feather designs

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English brauncher, from braunche branch + -er

Noun (2)

branch entry 2 + -er

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“Brancher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brancher. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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