germ
see also: Germ
Pronunciation Noun
Germ
Noun
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see also: Germ
Pronunciation Noun
germ (plural germs)
- (biology) The small mass of cells from which a new organism develops; a seed, bud or spore.
- A pathogenic microorganism.
- The embryo of a seed, especially of a seed used as a cereal or grain. See Wikipedia article on cereal germ.
- (figurative) The origin of an idea or project.
- the germ of civil liberty
- (mathematics) An equivalence class that includes a specified function defined in an open neighborhood.
germ (germs, present participle germing; past and past participle germed)
- To germinate.
- O for a withering curse to blast the germing of their wicked machinations.
- Thus tempted, the lust to avenge me / Germed inly and grew.
- (slang) To grow, as if parasitic.
- 2011, Black Eyed Peas, Just Can't Get Enough
- I’m addicted, want to germ inside your love
- 2011, Black Eyed Peas, Just Can't Get Enough
Germ
Noun
germ (plural germs)
- (UK, slang, derogatory) a German person.
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