Sprouts vary in texture and taste. Some are spicy (radish and onion sprouts), some are hardy and are often used in oriental food (mung bean), others are more delicate (alfalfa) and are used in salads and sandwiches to add texture and moistness.
â¢ LIVERY (noun). The noun LIVERY has 3 senses: 1. uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs. 2. the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another. 3. the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay. Familiarity information: LIVERY used as a noun is uncommon.
1 A livery company is the name used for a guild in the City of London; members of the company were allowed to dress their servants in the distinctive uniform of their trade, and the company's charters enabled them to prevent others from embarking upon the trades within the company's jurisdiction.