Definition of germs

"germs" in the noun sense

1. source, seed, germ

anything that provides inspiration for later work

2. germ

a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism

3. microbe, bug, germ

a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium the term is not in technical use

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Quotations for germs

Good maxims are the germs of all excellence. [ Joubert ]

Under the veil of these curious sentences are hid those germs of morals which the masters of philosophy have afterwards developed into so many volumes. [ Plutarch ]

A maxim is the exact and noble expression of an important and indisputable truth. Sound maxims are the germs of good; strongly imprinted in the memory, they nourish the will. [ Joubert ]

A maxim is the exact and noble expression of an important and unquestionable truth. Good maxims are the germs of all excellence. When firmly fixed on the memory, they nourish the will. [ Joseph Joubert ]

germs in Scrabble®

The word germs is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 8

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters germs:

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germs in Words With Friends™

The word germs is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 10

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters germs:

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Words within the letters of germs

2 letter words in germs (3 words)

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Words containing the sequence germs

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