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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What Are the Basics of DNA? DNA is the genetic material passed down from an organism to its offspring.—
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To put this to the test, the researchers used an environmental cue – exposing the mothers to cold and darkness – to trigger diapause in her offspring, which was maintained for three months.—
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30 July 2025
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“Scions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scions. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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