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sprout v. [
shoot, spud, germinate, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth] produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"
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sprout n. any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
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sprout n. a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)
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sprout v. [
stock] put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year"
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