acrospired
|ac-ro-spired|
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/ˈækroʊˌspaɪrd/
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/ˈækrəʊˌspaɪəd/
(acrospire)
first sprout
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrospire' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros,' meaning 'topmost' and 'spira,' meaning 'coil or twist.'
Historical Evolution
'acrospire' changed from the Greek word 'akrospira' and eventually became the modern English word 'acrospire.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the topmost coil or twist,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the first shoot or sprout of a germinating seed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having developed an acrospire, which is the first shoot or sprout of a germinating seed.
The acrospired barley was ready for malting.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 21:36