sprig
English
/spɹɪɡ/
noun
Definitions
- A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.
- An ornament resembling a small shoot or twig.
- One of the separate pieces of lace fastened on a ground in applique lace.
- (humorous) A youth; a lad.
- A brad, or nail without a head.
- A small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point.
- A house sparrow.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English sprig.
Origin
Middle English
sprig