sap


1sap

noun \ˈsap\

Definition of SAP

1
a : the fluid part of a plant; specifically : a watery solution that circulates through a plant's vascular system b (1) : a body fluid (as blood) essential to life, health, or vigor (2) : bodily health and vigor
2
: a foolish gullible person
3
[probably short for sapling] : blackjack, bludgeon
sap·less \ˈsa-pləs\ adjective
sap·less·ness \-nəs\ noun

Origin of SAP

Middle English, from Old English sæp; akin to Old High German saf sap
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Botany Terms

annual, burgeon, chloroplast, nomenclature, succulent, sylvan, xylem

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