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Meanings of sprig in inglês

português
galho
catalão
branquilló
espanhol
vástago

A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year.

galho
Usage of sprig in inglês
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Everybody in the Alps wears a sprig of Edelweiss in his hat.
A Tramp Abroad
2
Stick on the top of the pyramid a sprig of real flowers.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches
3
He is the sprig of bitter herb that makes the pottage wholesome.
The Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 1
4
I only knew it was bookmarked with a long sprig of rosemary.
Beautiful creatures
5
I didn't have a fresh mint sprig for a proper garnish, obviously.
Star Trek: Myriad Universes: Shattered Light
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Then serve garnished with the caramelised brown onions and sprig of mint.
The Guardian
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Burglar bars on the window and a sprig of fennel over it.
The dog said bow-wow
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If cooking on a barbecue, stoke the fire with a rosemary sprig.
The Guardian
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Glenn stood over her, pushing a sprig of cedar into her face.
The Call of the Canyon
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It looked like a sprig of leaves, like part of a boutonniere.
Discord's apple
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A little sprig of balsam would not have mattered so much-butgeraniums!
Poor Folk
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Photograph: Getty Images A good sprig of rosemary makes for a lovely gin.
The Guardian
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She drew the faded sprig toward her and hid it in her breast.
The Maid of the Whispering Hills
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Every pinnacle became a sprig, even the pendant icicles reappeared in the gable-boards.
The Evolution of Love
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A. I saw the letters I. H. S. with the sprig of cassia.
The Mysteries of Free Masonry / Containing All the Degrees of th...
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And he wore in his hat a sprig of crimson oleander.
The Story of My Life: Recollections and Reflections
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Translations for sprig
catalão
branquilló
espanhol
vástagoramo
Sprig through the time
Sprig across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common