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   seed

   /siːd/

   noun

   • 1. the unit of reproduction of a flowering plant, capable of developing into another such plant: "cut open the peppers and remove the seeds" Similar pipstonepitnutkernelgermtechnical:ovule
   • ▪ a quantity of seeds: "grass seed"
   • ▪ the cause or latent beginning of a feeling, process, or condition: "the conversation sowed a tiny seed of doubt in his mind" Similar genesissourceoriginrootstarting pointgermbeginningspotential (for)causereasonmotivationmotivebasebasisfoundationbottomseatfundamentalcorenucleusheartkernelnubessencefons et origoliterary:fountainheadwellspringfount
   • 2. a man's semen. Similar semenspermspermatic fluidseminal fluidmiltejaculateemissionspermatozoavulgar slang:comecumjismjissomjizzspunk
   • ▪ (chiefly in biblical use) a person's offspring or descendants: archaic "as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed" Similar descendantsheirssuccessorsscionsoffspringchildrensons and daughtersprogenyfamilyyoungstersbabiesbroodissueinformal:kidsquiverfulderogatory:spawnarchaic:fruitfruit of someone's loins
   • 3. any of a number of stronger competitors in a sports tournament who have been assigned a specified position in an ordered list with the aim of ensuring that they do not play each other in the early rounds: "he knocked the top seed out of the championships"
   • 4. a small crystal introduced into a liquid to act as a nucleus for crystallization.
   • 5. a small container for radioactive material placed in body tissue during radiotherapy.

   verb

   • 1. sow (land) with seeds: "the shoreline is seeded with a special grass"
   • ▪ sow (seed): "after seeding forage into the duff, they now have grassland mixed with mature forest"
   • ▪ cause (something) to begin to develop or grow: "his interest in public service was seeded when he was a child"
   • ▪ place a crystal or crystalline substance in (something) in order to cause crystallization or condensation (especially in a cloud to produce rain): "potential hail clouds are observed by radar, then seeded by lead iodide fired into the cloud's centre"
   • 2. (of a plant) produce or drop seeds: "mulches encourage many plants to seed freely"
   • ▪ (of a plant) reproduce itself by means of its own seeds: "feverfew will seed itself readily"
   • 3. remove the seeds from (vegetables or fruit): "stem and seed the chillies"
   • 4. give (a competitor) the status of seed in a tournament: "he was seeded second for the competition"

   Word Origin Old Englishsǣd, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zaad, German Saat, also to the verb sow1.

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › sSeed Capital: What It Is, How It Works, Example - Investopedia

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   Jun 23, 2024 · Seed capital is the money raised to begin developing a business or a new product. It might cover only the essentials such as a business plan and operating expenses.

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4. www.vedantu.com › question-answer › differenceWhat is the difference between grain and seed? - Vedantu

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   Jun 30, 2024 · A seed is an embryonic plant covered in a seed coat that often contains some food. Contain a fusion of seed coat and fruit. Fruit covers the seed of flowering plants; gymnosperms produce naked seeds without fruits.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_botanical_termsGlossary of botanical terms - Wikipedia

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   Jul 2, 2024 · This glossary of botanical terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to botany and plants in general. Terms of plant morphology are included here as well as at the more specific Glossary of plant morphology and Glossary of leaf morphology.

6. www.britannica.com › science › pollinationPollination | Definition, Process, Types, Agents Of, & Facts

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the male stamens to the ovule-bearing organs or to the ovules (seed precursors) themselves. As a prerequisite for fertilization, pollination is essential to the production of fruit and seed crops.

7. twominenglish.com › cede-vs-seedCede vs. Seed Homophones Spelling & Definition

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   Jun 23, 2024 · “Cede” and “Seed” are two distinct words with different meanings and uses in English language. “Cede” comes from the Latin word ‘cedere’, meaning ‘to yield or surrender’. It is often used in the context of giving up power or territory.

8. learningmole.com › seeds-facts-for-kidsSeeds Facts for Kids - 5 Stunning Facts about Seeds ...

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   Jun 20, 2024 · A seed contains a miniature plant inside, known as an embryo. This seed develops over time into a fully grown plant. Essentially seeds are baby plants. Seeds are actually dormant, meaning they are asleep. A seed does not “wake up” until it is germinated.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › cerealCereal | Benefits, Types & Recipes | Britannica

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Cereal, any grass (family Poaceae) yielding starchy seeds suitable for food. Most grains have similar dietary properties; they are rich in carbohydrates but comparatively low in protein and naturally deficient in calcium and vitamin A. Breads, especially those made with refined flours, are usually.