"microgreen" meaning in English

See microgreen in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: microgreens [plural], micro-green [alternative]
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  1. The small, young seedling of a plant used as a visual flavor accent and occasionally as salad greens. Translations (Translations): micropousse [feminine] (French), microverde [masculine] (Spanish)

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