Synonyms for sprig

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sprig

Phonetic Transcription : sprɪg

Définition of sprig

Origin : c.1400, "shoot, twig or spray of a plant, shrub," probably from Old English spræc "shoot, twig," of obscure origin.

noun shoot

Example sentences :

Here's a little mignonette I put in the bottom, so't everybody could have a sprig.
Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown

Chop up a stick of celery, a sprig of parsley, a carrot, an onion.
Extract from : « The Cook's Decameron: A Study in Taste: » by Mrs. W. G. Waters

It is not, however, stated why or when this sprig was conferred.
Extract from : « The Coinages of the Channel Islands » by B. Lowsley

He held a sprig of laurel in his hand during the time he was confined in the pillory.
Extract from : « Bygone Punishments » by William Andrews

A white frock and a little sentiment,—a sprig of jessamine and a bit of poetry!
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Willie generally cuts me off with a sprig for my button-hole.
Extract from : « The Story of the White-Rock Cove » by Anonymous

"You mustn't go, of course, until you have seen the chickens," said Mr. Sprig.
Extract from : « Tutors' Lane » by Wilmarth Lewis

Let it cool and then pour over the fish that is to be served with a sprig of parsley.
Extract from : « The Italian Cook Book » by Maria Gentile

“That is Mr Ashurst, a sprig of nobility of some sort,” was the answer.
Extract from : « Owen Hartley; or, Ups and Downs » by William H. G. Kingston

Taking a sprig of jessamine and holding it to her nose, she went up to that picture.
Extract from : « Beyond » by John Galsworthy

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