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braird

[braird]

noun:

the first sprouts or shoots of grass, corn, or other crops

Explanation

Braird refers to the first tender shoots that appear when grass or crops begin to grow. Farmers watch for these early green blades as a sign that seeds have taken root. When a field shows its first braird, the growing season is officially underway.

Example: The delicate braird of barley began to emerge from the damp soil a few days after the rain.

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