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Definition of microgreen

microgreen

/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌɡɹiːn/
mi · cro · green
Plural:microgreens
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• noun

1

A young seedling of an edible vegetable or herb, harvested just after the cotyledon leaves have fully developed, used primarily as a flavor enhancement, visual garnish, or nutritional supplement.

Example

"The chef garnished the seared scallops with a handful of spicy radish microgreens."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century in California from the prefix 'micro-' (small) and 'green' (referring to leafy vegetables), originally emerging in the fine dining industry.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microgreen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microgreen
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