v. & n.
--v.
1. tr. put forth, produce (shoots, hair, etc.) (has sprouted a moustache).
2 intr. begin to grow, put forth shoots.
3 intr. spring up, grow to a height.
--n.
1. a shoot of a plant.
2 BRUSSELS SPROUT.
Etymology: OE sprutan (unrecorded) f. WG