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sprig

The correct spelling is sprig.

How to pronounce sprig

/spɹɪɡ/
noun

IPA: /spɹɪɡ/

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The correct spelling is sprig. A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray. For example: "a sprig of laurel or of parsley"

Usage Examples

a sprig of laurel or of parsley

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.
  2. 2.An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig.
  3. 3.One of the separate pieces of lace fastened on a ground in applique lace.
  4. 4.(sometimes mildly) A youth; a lad.
  5. 5.A brad, or nail without a head.

verb

  1. 1.To decorate with sprigs, or with representations of sprigs, as in embroidery or pottery.

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