seed

/sˈid/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a small hard fruit
a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa
one of the outstanding players in a tournament
anything that provides inspiration for later work
the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

verb

go to seed; shed seeds
“The dandelions went to seed”
help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money
bear seeds
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
“She sowed sunflower seeds”
distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds
sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain
“seed clouds”
inoculate with microorganisms
remove the seeds from
“seed grapes”

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