sprig

/sprɪɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small shoot or twig, especially of a plant or shrub

“She used a sprig of rosemary to garnish the soup.”

2. verb

to decorate or use something with a small amount of something else, especially a plant or herb

“She sprigged the salad with chopped parsley.”

Synonyms

  • shoot
  • sprout
  • twig

Antonyms

  • branch