Associations to the word «Sprig»

Pictures for the word «Sprig»

Wiktionary

SPRIG, noun. A small shoot or twig of a tree or other plant; a spray.
SPRIG, noun. A youth; a lad; -- used humorously or in slight disparagement.
SPRIG, noun. A brad, or nail without a head.
SPRIG, noun. A small eyebolt ragged or barbed at the point.
SPRIG, noun. A house sparrow.
SPRIG, verb. To decorate with sprigs

Dictionary definition

SPRIG, noun. A small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year.
SPRIG, noun. An ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers.

Wise words

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