| seed | <biology, plant biology> A propagating organ formed in the sexual reproductive cycle of gymnosperms and angiosperms, consisting of a protective coat enclosing an embryo and food reserves. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| seed corn | A papilloma or wart on the sole of the foot. (05 Mar 2000) |
| seed-lac | A species of lac. See the Note under Lac. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seedbox | <botany> A capsule. A plant (Ludwigia alternifolia) which has somewhat cubical or box-shaped capsules. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seedcake | A sweet cake or cooky containing aromatic seeds, as caraway. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seedcod | A seedlip. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seeder | One who, or that which, sows or plants seed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seediness | The quality or state of being seedy, shabby, or worn out; a state of wretchedness or exhaustion. "What is called seedness, after a debauch, is a plain proof that nature has been outraged." (J. S. Blackie) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seedless | Without seed or seeds. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seedling | 1. <botany> A young tree that is generally less than 3 feet high. 2. Any recently-sprouted plant. (09 Oct 1997) |
| seedlip | A vessel in which a sower carries the seed to be scattered. Origin: AS. Sdleap; sd seed + leap basket. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seedlop | A vessel in which a sower carries the seed to be scattered. Origin: AS. Sdleap; sd seed + leap basket. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seedman | 1. A sower; one who sows or scatters seed. "The seedsman Upon the slime and ooze scatters his grain." (Shak) 2. A person who deals in seeds. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seedness | The season proper for sowing. "While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night, shall not cease." Origin: AS. Sdima. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| seeds | The encapsulated embryos of flowering plants. They are used as is or for animal feed because of the high content of concentrated nutrients like starches, proteins, and fats. Rapeseed, cottonseed, and sunflower seed are also produced for the oils (fats) they yield. (12 Dec 1998) |
| amber seed | Seed of the Hibiscus abelmoschus, somewhat resembling millet, brought from Egypt and the West Indies, and having a flavor like that of musk; musk seed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| celery seed | The dried ripe fruit of Apium graveolens (family Umbelliferae); has been used in dysmenorrhoea and as a sedative. (05 Mar 2000) |
| melon-seed body | A small fibrous loose body in the joints or tendon sheaths. (05 Mar 2000) |
| millet seed | The seed of a grass, formerly used as a rough designation of size of about 2 mm in diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plantago seed | The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plantain seed | The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| psyllium seed | The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. Ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. Synonym: plantago seed, plantain seed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| stick-seed | <botany> A plant (Echinospermum Lappula) of the Borage family, with small blue flowers and prickly nutlets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| sunflower seed oil | Oil from the seeds of Helianthus annuus (family Compositae); the glycerides consist mainly of the mixed triglycerides, each containing one or two linoleic acid radicals; used as a food, and in dietary supplements. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tilley seed | <botany> The seeds of a small tree (Croton Pavana) common in the Malay Archipelago. These seeds furnish croton oil, like those of Croton Tiglium. Alternative forms: tilly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |