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variant of -tion: suspicion.

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Origin of -cion

<Latin, equivalent to -c- final in v. stem + -iōn--ion

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This cion can then be accurately fitted on to the place from which the slice of bark and wood is taken.
Parsons on the Rose|Samuel Browne Parsons
The cion is then placed in the lower part of this cavity, in the same manner as with cleft grafting.
Parsons on the Rose|Samuel Browne Parsons
When the cion has grown about two inches, the top of the stock is cut off and covered with grafting wax.
Parsons on the Rose|Samuel Browne Parsons
The black walnut proved to be the best stock for the Persian walnut and two buds to the cion are required.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Second Annual Meeting|Northern Nut Growers Association

The cion is cut with two buds, the wedge being started at the lower bud.
Manual of American Grape-Growing|U. P. Hedrick