germe

Definitions of germe
  1. noun
    (botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
    synonyms: embrione
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    type of:
    organismo vegetale, pianta, vegetale
    (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
  2. noun
    anything that provides inspiration for later work
    synonyms: fonte, genesi, seme
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    type of:
    estro, ispirazione
    arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
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