sprig
Plural
sprigs
1
a small, slender branch or shoot with leaves, commonly used in decorative arrangements or for propagation in gardening and landscaping
- She placed a sprig of cherry blossoms in a vase to brighten up the room.
- Gardeners often prune sprigs from young trees to encourage bushier growth.
- The wedding bouquet was adorned with sprigs of lavender for their fragrance.
- Botanists study the growth patterns of sprigs to understand plant development.
- A sprig of ivy draped elegantly over the garden trellis, adding a touch of greenery.
2
an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers