germinant

[jur-muh-nuhnt]

ger·mi·nant

[jur-muh-nuhnt]
adjective

Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin germinant- (stem of germināns), present participle of germināre to germinate; -ant

ger·mi·nance, ger·mi·nan·cy, noun
un·ger·mi·nant, adjective
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Germinant is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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germinant (ˈdʒɜːmɪnənt)
 
adj
in the process of germinating; sprouting

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