acrospire

noun, verb — 2 senses

acrospire

noun

Etymology acro- + spire

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences The sprout at the end of a seed when it begins to germinate.

acrospire

verb

Etymology acro- + spire

1

To put forth the first sprout.

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