germen Meaning & Definition
/ˈdʒɜː.mən/
What Does Germen Mean?
As a noun, germen means The basic form of an organism; the seed or germ.
Germen: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒɜː.mən/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | germens |
Germen Definition (Noun)
- The basic form of an organism; the seed or germ.
Synonyms of Germen
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Germen synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
germen (plural germens or germina)
Words That Rhyme With Germen
Origin of Germen
From Latin germen (“germ, seed”). Doublet of germ.
Pronouncing Germen
The standard pronunciation of germen is /ˈdʒɜː.mən/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (dʒɜː).