This noun denotes a young plant or sucker growing up from the ground, used metaphorically in Isaiah's Suffering Servant passage. The servant grows up 'like a young plant' and 'like a root out of dry ground,' emphasizing his humble, unimpressive origins. The term suggests vulnerability and lack of obvious vitality—a tender shoot easily overlooked or trampled. The image captures how the servant's appearance belied his significance, fulfilling Isaiah's theme that God's redemptive work comes through unexpected means.