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SPROUT

Definition:

[noun] any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud
[noun] a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)
[verb] produce buds, branches, or germinate; "the potatoes sprouted"
Synonyms: shoot, spud, germinate, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth
[verb] put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year"
Synonyms: stock