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Meaning of sprig

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sprig

Pronunciation:/spɹɪɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.

    Example: a sprig of laurel or of parsley

  2. An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig.

  3. One of the separate pieces of lace fastened on a ground in applique lace.

  4. (sometimes mildly) A youth; a lad.

verb

Definitions

  1. To decorate with sprigs, or with representations of sprigs, as in embroidery or pottery.