Acrospire: Definition with Acrospire Pictures and Photos

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

2. v. i. To put forth the first sprout.

1. Noun. (botany) The sprout at the end of a seed when it begins to germinate. ¹

2. Verb. To put forth the first sprout. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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1. The sprout at the end of a seed when it begins to germinate; the plumule in germination; so called from its spiral form. (11 Mar 1998)

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