branchlet

branch·let

B0453700 (brănch′lĭt)n.1. A small branch.2. A subdivision of a branch that is near or at the tip of the branch.

branchlet

(ˈbræntʃlət) n (Plants) a small branch

branch•let

(ˈbræntʃ lɪt, ˈbrɑntʃ-)

n. a small branch. [1725–35]

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Noun

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branchlet - a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding yearsprig, twigbrier - a thorny stem or twigbranch - a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plantwand - a thin supple twig or rod; "stems bearing slender wands of flowers"withy, withe - strong flexible twig