sprouty en · ADJ
Etymology
From sprout + -y.
Meanings
- Having sprouts.
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Resembling or characteristic of sprouts.
The seasonings really cut through the sprouty flavour, resulting in a clean-tasting spicy dish.
2013, Christine McFadden, The Farm Shop Cookbook, page 50:
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Tending to sprout, or grow from a surface.
a youth with sprouty hair
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sproutiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| sproutier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |