sprouted; sprouting; sprouts
Definition of sprout
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
2
: to send out new growth
: to send forth or up : cause to develop : grow
sprout
nounDefinition of sprout (Entry 2 of 2)
b
sprouts plural
(2)
: edible sprouts especially from recently germinated seeds (as of alfalfa or mung beans)
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The first known use of sprout was in the 13th century
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