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Definition germ in British English

germ noun

noun
/dʒɜː(r)m/
1

a form of bacteria that spreads disease among people or animals

Example

It's a germ that causes 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 British English