germ | ||
1. | [ noun ] anything that provides inspiration for later work | |
Synonyms: | source seed | |
Related terms: | inspiration muse taproot evolve | |
2. | [ noun ] (zoology) a small simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism | |
Related terms: | structure shoot | |
3. | [ noun ] (biology) a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use | |
Synonyms: | bug microbe | |
Related terms: | microorganism | |
Similar spelling: |
germy |