germination

noun

1. the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

   noun.process

   Synonyms sprouting

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the origin of some development

   noun.event

   Examples

   The germination of their discontent.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. The process of germinating; the beginning of vegetation or growth in a seed or plant; the first development of germs, either animal or vegetable.

   noun

   Source: webster1913