A small thin branch growing from a larger branch of a tree or shrub.
From Old English 'twig,' possibly related to the verb 'to twist' because twigs are twisted and curled. It may also relate to German 'Zweig,' sharing ancient Germanic roots.
Birds, squirrels, and insects have evolved entire lifestyles around twigs—their nests, highways, and entire societies depend on these tiny branches that trees regrow every year.
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