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seedling

[ seed-ling ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

seedling

/ ˈsiːdlɪŋ /

seedling

/ sēd′lĭng /

A young plant, especially one that grows from a seed rather than from a cutting.
See Note at germination

First recorded in 1650–60; seed + -ling ¹

"He is Amby Seedling, the chap who used to sometimes come and help at Talbothays," she explained indifferently.

In the middle of the bed set a good strong marrow seedling, root downwards.

Young seedling plants of three years' growth can be bought in the nurseries on the St. John's River.

Cuttings put in and struck in the seed-bed will come into bearing quicker than seedling plants.

A seedling of the popular Gen. Jacqueminot, and one of the best.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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