outsprue

/ˈaʊtˌsproʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word that is no longer used in modern English, referring to a sprout or a shoot of a plant

“The term ‘outsprue’ was used in old herbal books to describe the early stage of plant growth.”

Synonyms

  • shoot
  • sprout

Antonyms

  • root
  • stump