noun
- Plural of germen; the earliest stage of development of an organism or part; a bud or sprout.
Usage: archaic or technical; primarily used in botany and biology
Examples
- The germens of the plant began to emerge in spring.
- Botanists studied the germens to understand early plant development.
- The tree's germens were protected during the harsh winter.
- New germens appeared on the branches after the rain.