a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed) any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud put forth and grow sprouts or shoots; "the plant sprouted early this year
Sprouts are new shoots on plants. After eleven days of growth the number of sprouts was counted
If something such as hair sprouts from a person or animal, or if they sprout it, it grows on them. She is very old now, with little, round, wire-rimmed glasses and whiskers sprouting from her chin As well as sprouting a few grey hairs, Kevin seems to be suffering the occasional memory loss