A sprig is a small branch or twig. It's often used to describe something that is small and insignificant.
The sprig of grass was barely visible among the weeds.
The sprig of lavender was the only thing that was bright and colorful in the garden.
noun
a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
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noun
an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers
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By 1926, the State Badge was a sprig of wattle in enamel.
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The crest is a sprig of barberry.
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It is garnished with sprig of mint leaves.
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It was garnished with sprig of mint leaves.
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There are sprigs of rosemary and thyme in the garden.
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Below it was a three leaved sprig and the date.
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Below it was a three leaved sprig and the date.
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Some trees have many sprigs.
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Dress with the sauce and sprigs of rosemary and thyme.
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A sprig is a single stem snipped from the plant.