Acrospire

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The sprout at the end of a seed when it begins to germinate.
Verb
  1. 1
    To put forth the first sprout.

Etymology

Etymology 1

acro- + spire

Etymology 2

acro- + spire

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