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germens


Meanings
  • noun

    In Latin, the term 'germen' generally refers to a 'bud' or 'shoot' of a plant.

    - "The germen of a tree is the tiny bud that grows into a new tree."
    - "The farmer carefully tended to the germen of his crops."

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germen , germens
Etymology
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From Latin 'germen', meaning 'bud' or 'shoot'.


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  1. The term 'germen' is also used in the context of microbiology to refer to the initial stages of bacterial growth.

  2. In ancient Rome, farmers would carefully tend to the germen of their crops, believing that it would ensure a bountiful harvest.


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  1. germination: The process of a seed sprouting and growing into a plant.

  2. germplasm: Genetic material of plants used for breeding and cultivation.


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In Latin literature, 'germen' is often used metaphorically to refer to the beginnings or origins of something.

How to Memorize "germens"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small plant sprouting from a seed. This is the germen.
    - Visualize the word 'germen' as a tiny bud.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'germen' with the idea of new beginnings or growth.
    - Remember that 'germen' is the Latin word for 'bud' or 'shoot'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'BudsHoot' to remember that 'germen' means 'bud' or 'shoot' in Latin.
    - Create a mental image of a tiny plant growing from a seed to help remember the meaning of 'germen'.


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