as in descendents
a person born into a family and especially one that is rich, famous, or important
He's the scion of a billionaire family.
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offspring
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Based on the location, Hughes does not believe the snake is a hybrid, or the offspring of two different parent species.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025 -
Expert help is recommended because a mom, if cornered, likely will defend her offspring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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“Scions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scions. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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