sprigged; sprigging
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
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
These adorable place cards by Camille Styles are created simply by tying fresh rosemary sprigs to mini grapevine wreaths.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 18 Aug. 2023
This classic pho dish is made with strips of rare filet mignon, vermicelli noodles and green onions in a fragrant beef bone broth, served with sides of fresh bean sprouts, jalapeño slices, a lime wedge and a sprig of Thai basil (which imparts a black licorice-like flavor to the dish).
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
Add wine and thyme sprigs and cook, scraping up any browned bits, 1 minute.
—Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
With elevated white floral sprigs towering over the vase, this arrangement was a showstopper.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
And tossing a few sprigs of fresh mint into this ice cream float doesn't hurt, either.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023
Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with the oregano sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
Serve with cantaloupe wedges and additional thyme sprigs if desired.
—Christine Albano, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
Vogue, 14 Mar. 2019
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Noun
Yellow onion, thyme sprigs, and garlic cloves: Provide good depth of flavor.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
These adorable place cards by Camille Styles are created simply by tying fresh rosemary sprigs to mini grapevine wreaths.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 18 Aug. 2023
This classic pho dish is made with strips of rare filet mignon, vermicelli noodles and green onions in a fragrant beef bone broth, served with sides of fresh bean sprouts, jalapeño slices, a lime wedge and a sprig of Thai basil (which imparts a black licorice-like flavor to the dish).
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2023
Add wine and thyme sprigs and cook, scraping up any browned bits, 1 minute.
—Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
With elevated white floral sprigs towering over the vase, this arrangement was a showstopper.
—Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
And tossing a few sprigs of fresh mint into this ice cream float doesn't hurt, either.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023
Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with the oregano sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
Serve with cantaloupe wedges and additional thyme sprigs if desired.
—Christine Albano, Good Housekeeping, 16 June 2023
Verb
YanYan’s ivory wool twinsets, sprigged with microflorals, are a direct nod to the classic maa maa’s uniform.
—Vogue, 14 Mar. 2019
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nounˈsprig
: a small shoot or twig especially with leaves or flowers
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