1912 in reference to microbes, from germ + -y (2). From 1889 in reference to wheat.
the water in New York harbor is oily and dirty and germy
Germany
germicide
germinal
germinate
germination
germy
Geronimo
gerontocracy
gerontologist
gerontology
gerrymander
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