sprout etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English: sprote
• Old English: sprēot
• Proto-Germanic: sprutus
• Proto-Indo-European: spreu-, meaning "to sprout"

Meaning:

• A young shoot or plant that has recently emerged from a seed or bulb.
• A small, new growth on a plant.
• A small child or young person.

Origin:

The word "sprout" traces its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European language family, where its root spreu- meant "to sprout." This root is shared by several other Indo-European languages, including Sanskrit (sphuyati, "to germinate"), Latin (stirps, "tree trunk"), and Greek (sporos, "seed").

In Old English, the word sprēot referred to young shoots of plants or sprouting seeds. This meaning has been preserved in Modern English, where "sprout" commonly refers to a young plant that has just emerged from the ground.

Over time, the word "sprout" also acquired a metaphorical sense, referring to a small child or young person who is growing and developing. This usage is attested from the 16th century onwards.

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