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Germ Definition & Meaning

germ
noun
  1. anything that provides inspiration for later work
  2. a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism
  3. a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

"Germ" in song lyrics

See how germ is used in real songs:

  • "Cause you are a worm, you are a germ"
    Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go
  • "I have journeyed from the sperm to the germ"
    Aceyalone — Greatest Show On Earth (Bar 9 Remix)
  • "Elevate the spreading of the silk germ"
    Aesop Rock — 9-5ers Anthem

Words that rhyme with germ

Usage tips for "germ"

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Frequently asked questions

What does germ mean?
anything that provides inspiration for later work a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use
What part of speech is germ?
Germ is a noun.
How many definitions does germ have?
Germ has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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