sprouting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow
    germination.
  2. verb produce buds, branches, or germinate
    shoot; bourgeon; sprout; spud; pullulate; burgeon forth; germinate.
    • the potatoes sprouted
  3. verb put forth and grow sprouts or shoots
    sprout; stock.
    • the plant sprouted early this year

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