1. (

• sprout

) any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud ;

2. (

• sprout

) a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed) ;

1. (

• shoot ,
• spud ,
• germinate ,
• pullulate ,
• bourgeon ,
• burgeon_forth ,
• sprout

) produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted" ;

2. (

• sprout ,
• stock ,

) put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year" ;