What is the meaning of sprout?

noun

• Any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud.
• A newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed. )

verb

• Produce buds, branches, or germinate.
  • usage: "the potatoes sprouted"
  • synonyms: shoot, spud, germinate, pullulate, bourgeon, burgeon forth
• Put forth and grow sprouts or shoots.
  • usage: "the plant sprouted early this year"
  • synonyms: stock