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germ 1. a microorganism, esp one that produces disease in animals or plants 2. a simple structure, such as a fertilized egg, that is capable of developing into a complete organism germ [jərm] (biology) A primary source, especially one from which growth and development are expected. (microbiology) General designation for a microorganism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In this sense the Boeotian poetry may be taken to have its germ in maxims similar to our English The upshot of all these reasonings was, that his Highness the Prince Stadtholder of Holland would feel infinitely obliged to the magistracy of the Hague if they simplified for him the government of the Seven Provinces by destroying even the least germ of conspiracy against his authority. If there be one saying truer than another, it is this: great griefs contain within themselves the germ of consolation. |
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