Germ

jerm, n. {Physiol.) That which is to develop an embryo; an ovary; bud. That from which anything springs; origin; first principle. — Ger'man, -main', -mane', -man'', a. Nearly related; closely akin; closely allied; appropriate; relevant. — Cousins german. Cousins having 'the same grandfather.— Ger'minal, -mt-nal, a. Pert, to a germ. — Ger'minant, a. Sprouting; sending forth germs or buds.— Ger'minate, -nat, v. i. To sprout, bud, shoot. — v. i. To cause to sprout.