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germ plasm
nounVery Low
/ˈdʒɜːm ˌplæzəm/The genetic material of an organism that is transmitted to its offspring.
germ theory
nounLow
/ˈdʒɜːm ˌθɪə.ri/The scientific theory that microorganisms (germs) are the cause of many diseases.
germ tube
nounLow (Specialist)
/ˈdʒɜːm ˌtjuːb/A slender, tube-like outgrowth from a fungal spore during germination, which develops into the hypha.
germ warfare
nounC2
/ˈdʒɜːm ˌwɔː.feər/The use of harmful microorganisms (such as bacteria or viruses) as weapons in war to cause disease and death in people, animals, or plants.
germaine
nounC2 / Low-frequency, academic/formal
/dʒɜːˈmeɪn/Relevant to a subject under consideration.
german
adjectivenounHigh
/ˈdʒɜː.mən/relating to Germany, its people, or its language.
german africa
nounC2 (Very low frequency; specialist/academic/historical term)
/ˈdʒɜː.mən ˈæf.rɪ.kə/A historical term referring to German colonial possessions in Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries (1884-1919).
german baptist brethren
nounplural-nounLow
/ˈdʒɜːmən ˈbæptɪst ˈbreðrən/A historical Christian denomination originating from Germany, known for adult baptism and plain living.
german cockroach
nounC1
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˈkɒk.rəʊtʃ/A small, light-brown cockroach species (Blattella germanica) that is a common household pest worldwide.
german democratic republic
nounLow (historical term)
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˌdem.əˌkræt.ɪk rɪˈpʌb.lɪk/The official name for the state of East Germany (1949–1990), a socialist country in Central Europe that was a satellite state of the Soviet Union until reunification with West Germany.
german east africa
nounC1
/ˌdʒɜːmən iːst ˈæfrɪkə/A German colony in East Africa from 1885 to 1918, comprising modern-day Tanzania (excluding Zanzibar), Burundi, and Rwanda.
german fries
plural-nounLow
/ˈdʒɜː.mən ˌfraɪz/A dish of deep-fried, shredded potatoes, typically formed into a flat, round patty.
german ivy
nounLow
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˈaɪ.vi/A climbing vine plant, often used as ornamental indoor or outdoor foliage.
german lapis
nounVery Low / Specialised
/ˈdʒɜː.mən ˈlæp.ɪs/A specific, sometimes commercially used, name for a type of dyed jasper or agate intended to imitate true lapis lazuli.
german measles
nounLow
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˈmiː.zəlz/A mild infectious disease, primarily of children, causing a red rash and fever.
german ocean
nounHistorical/Archaic
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˈəʊ.ʃən/An archaic or historical name for the North Sea, the body of water between Great Britain, Scandinavia, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
german shepherd
nounMedium-High
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˈʃep.əd/A breed of large working dog originally from Germany, known for intelligence, loyalty, and used often as police, guard, or guide dogs.
german short-haired pointer
nounLow
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˌʃɔːt.heəd ˈpɔɪn.tər/A breed of versatile hunting dog originally developed in Germany, known for its short, dense coat, athletic build, and keen pointing instinct.
german shorthaired pointer
nounC2
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˈʃɔːt.hed ˈpɔɪn.tər/A breed of medium-to-large hunting dog, originally from Germany, characterized by a short coat, a versatile ability to hunt and point at game.
german silver
nounLow
/ˌdʒɜː.mən ˈsɪl.və/A silver-coloured alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel that contains no silver.

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