seed synonyms

seed

n.

  1. A botanical ovule].

    Seeds and fruits commonly called seeds include: grain, kernel, berry, ear, corn, nut.

  2. Something to be planted

    grain, bulbs, cuttings, ears, tubers, roots; seed corn, seed potatoes, etc.

go<strong> or </strong>run to seed

decline, worsen, run out; see decay, waste 3.

seed

v.

scatter, strew, broadcast; see plant, sow.

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