seed

noun

  1. 1

    the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

  2. 2

    anything that provides inspiration for later work

  3. 3

    one of the outstanding players in a tournament

  4. 4

    a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa

  5. 5

    a small hard fruit

verb

  1. 1

    remove the seeds from

    seed grapes

  2. 2

    inoculate with microorganisms

  3. 3

    sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain

    seed clouds

  4. 4

    distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds

  5. 5

    place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

    She sowed sunflower seeds

  6. 6

    go to seed; shed seeds

    The dandelions went to seed

  7. 7

    bear seeds

Synonyms

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