Seed (Noun)
Meaning 1
Anything that provides inspiration for later work.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 3
A small hard fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The seed of the date palm is edible and nutritious.
- The pomegranate seed is surrounded by a juicy aril.
- The seed of the apricot is also known as a kernel.
- The pit or seed of the cherry is not usually eaten.
- The seed of the peach is often used to make a flavorful oil.
Hyponyms
- Jumping Seed
- Vegetable Ivory
- Coffee Berry
- Caryopsis
- Mexican Jumping Bean
- Coffee
- Apple Nut
- Nicker Seed
- Oil-rich Seed
- Conker
- Nicker Nut
- Horse Chestnut
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Meaning 4
One of the outstanding players in a tournament.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 5
The thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.