Germ Definition

jûrm
germs
noun
germs
A small mass of protoplasm or cells from which a new organism or one of its parts may develop.
American Heritage Medicine
The rudimentary form from which a new organism is developed; seed; bud.
Webster's New World
Any microscopic organism, esp. one of the bacteria, that can cause disease.
Webster's New World
That from which something can develop or grow; basis.
The germ of an idea.
Webster's New World

(UK, derogatory) A German person.

Wiktionary
abbreviation

Abbreviation of German.

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Other Word Forms of Germ

Noun

Singular:
germ
Plural:
germs

Origin of Germ

  • Middle English bud from Old French germe from Latin germen genə- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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