sproutest

Verb

sprout (third-person singular simple present sprouts, present participle sprouting, simple past and past participle sprouted)

1. (intransitive) To grow from seed; to germinate.
   • The crocuses should be sprouting after 2 months, provided they're well tended.

   Synonyms:

   stock

2. (transitive) To cause to grow from a seed.
   • I sprouted beans and radishes and put them in my salad.
3. (transitive) To deprive of sprouts.
   • to sprout potatoes
4. (intransitive) To emerge from the ground as sprouts.
5. (figuratively, intransitive) To emerge haphazardly from a surface.
   • Whiskers sprouted from the old man's chin.
6. (figuratively, intransitive) To emerge or appear haphazardly.
   • A lot of coffee shops have sprouted up in this neighbourhood since the block of flats was put up.

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