sprig
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noun \ˈsprig\Definition of SPRIG
1
a : a small shoot : twig <a sprig of parsley> b : a small division of grass used for propagation
3
: an ornament resembling a sprig, stemmed flower, or leaf
4
: a small headless nail : brad
See Origin of SPRIG
Middle English sprigge
First Known Use: 14th century
2sprig
transitive verbspriggedsprig·ging
Definition of SPRIG
1
: to drive sprigs or brads into
2
: to mark or adorn with the representation of plant sprigs
3
: to propagate (a grass) by means of stolons or small divisions
First Known Use of SPRIG
1713
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