brancher

1 of 2

noun (1)

branch·​er

ˈbranchə(r),

-aa-,

-ai-,

-ȧ-

plural -s

: a young bird (such as a fledgling hawk) that has left the nest and taken to the branches

brancher

2 of 2

noun (2)

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plural -s

: one that makes artificial flowers or feather designs

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English brauncher, from braunche branch + -er

Noun (2)

branch entry 2 + -er

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