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Definition of sprouting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
growththe act of producing new shoots or leaves
- The sprouting of leaves marks the beginning of spring.
2.
seed growthTECH. the process where seeds start to growTECH.
- Sprouting occurs when seeds are watered and exposed to light.
Adjective
1.
plantproducing new leaves or buds
- The sprouting tree signaled the arrival of spring.
2.
growthbeginning to grow or develop
- The sprouting plants filled the garden with green.
Images of sprouting
the act of producing new shoots or leaves 
the process where seeds start to grow
Origin of sprouting
Old English, sprout (shoot)
Terms with sprouting included in their meaning
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ingredient
small green seed used for cooking and sprouting
plant growth
the process of new growth or sprouting
sprouting
beginning to sprout or germinate
seed equipment
apparatus that keeps warm, moist conditions for sprouting
gardening
device used for sprouting seeds
container
small container for growing sprouting plants
Examples of sprouting in a sentence
The garden was full of sprouting after the rain. Sprouting is essential for the beginning of plant life. Farmers monitor sprouting to ensure healthy crops. The sprouting plants added color to the garden. Sprouting flowers appeared after the rain. Sprouting seeds were visible in the early spring.
The sprouting branches signaled the start of the season.
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- French:pousse, bourgeonnant, ...
- German:Austreiben, sprießend, ...
- Italian:germogliazione, germogliante, ...
- Spanish:brote, brotando, ...
- Portuguese:germinação, brotando, ...
- Chinese:萌芽, 发芽的, ...
- Japanese:発芽, 芽吹く, ...
- Arabic:تَبَرْعُم, مُورِق, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְלוּב, מְלַבְלֵב, ...
- Russian:прорастание, распускающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:проростання, проростаючий, ...
- Hindi:अंकुरण, अंकुरित, ...
Definition of sprout - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
germinateintr. begin to grow from a seedintr.
- The seeds will sprout in a few days.
2.
growthintr. produce new leaves or shootsintr.
- The plant began to sprout new leaves.
3.
cookingtr./intr. Rare grow small shoots before eatingtr./intr. Rare
- She likes to sprout beans for salads.
4.
appearintr. Rare emerge or appear suddenlyintr. Rare
- New buildings sprout up overnight.
Noun
1.
cookingUK small green vegetable that looks like a tiny cabbageUK
- She added a sprout to the dish.
2.
gardeningnew growth from a plant
- The bean seeds quickly developed into small sprouts..
3.
foodRare edible germinated seedRare
- He sprinkled sprout on the salad.
Images of sprout
small green vegetable that looks like a tiny cabbage 
new growth from a plant 
edible germinated seed
Expressions with sprout
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appear quickly and in large numbers
New cafes sprout like mushrooms in the city.
appear or grow quickly in many places
New shops sprout up every month in this area.
young shoot of a mung bean used in cooking
Bean sprouts are popular in Asian stir-fries.
small green vegetable resembling a miniature cabbage
She added some Brussels sprouts to the roast for dinner..
young shoot of alfalfa plant used in salads
She added alfalfa sprout to her sandwich for extra crunch.
Origin of sprout
Old English, sprūtan (to sprout)
Examples of sprout in a sentence
The beans will sprout if you water them regularly. Seeds sprout quickly in warm soil. After the rain, mushrooms began to sprout. I sprout lentils to add to my dishes. He decided to sprout seeds for his sandwich. Weeds sprout in the garden after the rain.
Ideas sprout in his mind during meditation. He refused to eat even a single sprout. The sprout was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Tiny sprouts appeared in the garden. The sprouts need plenty of sunlight. She added sprout to her morning smoothie. The chef garnished the dish with fresh sprout.
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- French:germer, chou de Bruxelles, ...
- German:keimen, Rosenkohl, ...
- Italian:germogliare, cavolino di Bruxelles, ...
- Spanish:germinar, repollo de Bruselas, ...
- Portuguese:germinar, couve-de-bruxelas, ...
- Chinese:发芽, 抱子甘蓝, ...
- Japanese:発芽する, 芽キャベツ, ...
- Arabic:نَبَتَ, كُرُنْب صَغِير, ...
- Hebrew:לִנְבּוֹט, נֵבֶט, ...
- Russian:прорастать, брюссельская капуста, ...
- Ukrainian:проростати, брюссельська капуста, ...
- Hindi:अंकुरित होना, ब्रसेल्स स्प्राउट, ...
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