"sprig" meaning in English

See sprig in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: En-us-sprig.ogg [US] Forms: sprig [singular], sprigs [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A sprig is the young growth of a plant, sometimes sprouts.
    Sense id: simple-sprig-en-noun-en~u8Yvk
  2. Sprigs are cuttings from a mature plant.
    Sense id: simple-sprig-en-noun-SFf~jrmm
     
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          "text": "Sprigs of clover were pushing through the soil."
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        {
          "text": "She used sprigs of holly to decorate the room."
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          "text": "She used sprigs of holly to decorate the room."
        }
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