offshoot

noun

Something that branches out or derives its existence or origin from a particular source. synonym: branch.

noun

A branch, descendant, or member of a family or social group.

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A lateral shoot from the main stem of a plant.

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A branch from a main stem, street, stream, or the like.

noun

That which shoots off or separates from a main stem, channel, family, race, etc..

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That which shoots off or separates from a main stem, channel, family, race, etc.; as, the offshoots of a tree.

noun

a natural consequence of development