seed

noun

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

anything that provides inspiration for later work

one of the outstanding players in a tournament

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

a small hard fruit

verb

remove the seeds from

inoculate with microorganisms

sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain

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

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

bear seeds

help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money

go to seed

Synonyms for seed

sowv semenn germn

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