sprout

Definition

A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.

Etymology

From Middle English sproute, either from Middle English sprouten (“to sprout”) (see below); or from Middle Dutch sprute or Middle Low German sprûte (“sprout”), all related to Proto-West Germanic *spreutan. Doublet of spruit.

Example Sentences

• "Near-synonyms: seedling, chit"
• "Oh my, how your sprouts have grown!"
• "In our family we only eat sprouts once a year, at Christmas."

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