Entry Word: burgeon

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number <the trout population in the stream is burgeoning now that the water is clean> — see increase 2
2 to grow vigorously <the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good> — see thrive 1
3 to produce flowers <chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall> — see bloom