sprig

• Nom désignant une petite branche ou pousse d'une plante, souvent de la croissance actuelle ou de l'année précédente, ou un motif décoratif évoquant une tige avec des feuilles ou des fleurs.

A noun referring to a small branch or shoot of a plant, often from the current or previous year's growth, or an ornamental design resembling a spray of leaves or flowers.

1. Small branch or shootB1formal

   A small branch or division of a branch, especially a terminal division, usually from the current or preceding year's growth.

   Rameau (petite branche)

   • She added a sprig of rosemary to the dish for flavor.
   • The gardener trimmed a sprig from the rose bush.
   • He wore a sprig of holly in his lapel during the holidays.

   Synonymesbranchletoffshootshootspraysprouttwig

2. Ornamental designB2formal

   An ornament or decorative pattern that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers.

   Rameau ornemental

   • The antique vase was decorated with a delicate sprig of flowers.
   • Her dress featured an embroidered sprig of lavender.
   • The wallpaper had a repeating sprig pattern.

   Synonymesspray