growing point

noun

: the undifferentiated end of a plant shoot from which additional shoot tissues differentiate

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for growing point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint

Kids Definition

growing point

noun

: the tip of a plant shoot from which additional shoot tissues develop