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Definition germ in American English

germ noun

noun
/dʒɜrm/
1

a form of bacteria that spreads disease among people or animals

Example

Strep is very different from the germ that causes ordinary sore throats.

Synonyms and related words
ameba amoeba bacillus
2

something that could develop into a greater idea or plan

Example

the germ of an idea

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
Definition germ in American English