verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To grow again a part that has been lost, shed or destroyed. ambitransitive

   "Humans cannot regrow lost limbs but some amphibians can."

2. 2
   grow anew or continue growth after an injury or interruption wordnet

Example

More examples

"The hair will regrow after the treatment has stopped."

Etymology

From re- + grow.

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