verb
sprouts; sprouted; sprouting
to produce new leaves, buds, etc. [no obj]
to grow or develop (something) [+ obj]
[no obj] :to appear suddenly and in large numbers - often + up
noun
plural sprouts
[count] :a new part (such as a leaf or bud) that is growing on a plant
sprouts [plural] chiefly US :very young plants that come from alfalfa or bean seeds and that are used as a vegetable
[count] chiefly Brit :brussels sprout