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sprig

 

[ sprษชษก ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

small plant

A sprig is a small stem with leaves or flowers, especially one that has been picked from a plant or tree.

Synonyms

branch, shoot, twig

Examples of usage

  • She tucked a sprig of rosemary into her hair.
  • The cake was decorated with a sprig of fresh mint.
Context #2 | Noun

decorative element

A sprig can also refer to a small decorative piece in the shape of leaves or flowers, often used in crafting or as a design element.

Synonyms

decoration, embellishment, ornament

Examples of usage

  • She sewed a sprig of lace onto the dress.
  • The china plates were adorned with a delicate sprig pattern.
Context #3 | Verb

to shoot forth new growth

As a verb, sprig means to shoot forth new growth, especially in the context of plants or trees.

Synonyms

bloom, flourish, grow

Examples of usage

  • The tree sprigged with new leaves in the spring.
  • The flowers sprigged in all directions after the rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "sprig" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raminho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคนเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ranting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะปะพั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gaล‚ฤ…zka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๆž (koeda)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brindille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ramita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€ ๊ฐ€์ง€ (jageun gaji)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุตูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤ›tviฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vetviฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆž (xiวŽozhฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vejica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvistur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั‚ะฐา›ัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜ (toti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ budaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ramita

Etymology

The word 'sprig' originated from Middle English 'sprigge', which meant a shoot or twig. It is related to the Old Norse 'sprok' and the Middle Low German 'sprick'. The usage of 'sprig' has evolved over time to encompass both botanical and decorative meanings, reflecting its diverse applications in language and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,303, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.