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sprout

/spraut/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sprout mean?

noun, verb

A small shoot that grows from a plant, especially a young stem or leaf. To produce or cause to produce a sprout.

Example

"The gardener carefully watered the soil to help the seeds sprout."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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