microgreens

mi•cro•greens

[[t]ˈmaɪ kroʊˌgrinz[/t]] n. pl.

the small, young shoots of any of various edible plants, as mustard greens, lettuce, and arugala, harvested just after the seeds have germinated and used esp. in salads

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Etymology: [1995-2000; micro-+ green (s)]