Acrospire

[ækrәspaiә(r)]

(n.) The sprout at the end of a seed when it begins to germinate; the plumule in germination; -- so called from its spiral form.

(v. i.) To put forth the first sprout.

Typed by Evangeline

n. Shoot, sprout, plumule.

Editor: Theresa

n. (bot.) the first leaf that appears when corn sprouts.

Checker: Maisie