el germen - germ (in most usages)Spanish example: El germen es la parte interior del grano, desde donde comienza la germinación y crece la nueva planta.
English example: The germ is the interior part of the grain, from where germination begins and the new plant grows.
Source: el germen - germ (in most usages) (https://www.123teachme.com/spanish_feeds/word_of_the_day/2020/11/10)