HyperDic: sprig

English > 2 senses of the word sprig:
NOUNplantsprig, branchlet, twiga small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division)
artifactsprigan ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
English > sprig: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningA small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year.
Synonymsbranchlet, twig
NarrowerbrierA thorny stem or twig
wandA thin supple twig or rod
withe, withyStrong flexible twig
BroaderbranchA division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant
Spanishrama, ramita, ramo, vástago, verdugo, verdugón
Catalanbranqueta, branquilló
English > sprig: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers.
Broaderdecoration, ornament, ornamentationSomething used to beautify

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