germen en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mən/ (US)
- /ˈdʒɜː.mən/ (UK)
Etymology
From Latin germen (“germ, seed”). Doublet of germ.
Meanings
- The basic form of an organism; the seed or germ.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| germina | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| germens | Number=Plur | lexicographic |