sprig
11sprig — Sprigtail Sprig tail (spr[i^]g t[=a]l ), n. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) The pintail duck; called also {sprig}, and {spreet tail}. [Local, U.S.] (b) The sharp tailed grouse. [Local, U.S.] [1913 Webster] …
12sprig — I. noun Etymology: Middle English sprigge Date: 14th century 1. a. a small shoot ; twig < a sprig of parsley > b. a small division of grass used for propagation 2. a. heir …
13sprig — UK [sprɪɡ] / US noun [countable] Word forms sprig : singular sprig plural sprigs a stem, or a very small branch cut from a plant …
14sprig — [[t]sprɪg[/t]] n. v. sprigged, sprig•ging 1) bot a small spray of a plant with its leaves, flowers, etc 2) an ornament having the form of such a spray 3) a shoot, twig, or small branch 4) a scion; heir 5) a youth 6) bui a headless brad 7) to mark …
15sprig — /sprɪg / (say sprig) noun 1. a small spray of some plant with its leaves, flowers, etc. 2. a shoot, twig, or small branch. 3. an ornament or a decorative figure having the form of such a spray. 4. (humorous) a person as a scion or offshoot of a… …
16sprig — 1. noun a) A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray. a sprig of laurel or of parsley b) A youth; a lad; used humorously or in slight disparagement. 2. verb …
17sprig — [[t]sprɪ̱g[/t]] sprigs N COUNT: usu N of n A sprig is a small stem with leaves on it which has been picked from a bush or plant, especially so that it can be used in cooking or as a decoration …
18sprig — sprɪg n. shoot, twig, small branch; ornament resembling a shoot or sprig; youth, young man, lad; headless nail v. mark or decorate with small branches …
19sprig — noun (C) a small stem or part of a branch with leaves or flowers on it (+ of): a sprig of parsley …
20sprig — noun a sprig of mistletoe Syn: small stem, spray, twig …
