Definition of seed

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Seed (n.) Any small seedlike fruit, though it may consist of a pericarp, or even a calyx, as well as the seed proper; as, parsnip seed; thistle seed..

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Blueberry :: Blueberry (n.) The berry of several species of Vaccinium, an ericaceous genus, differing from the American huckleberries in containing numerous minute seeds instead of ten nutlets. The commonest species are V. Pennsylvanicum and V. vacillans. V. corymbosum is the tall blueberry..
Fimble Hemp :: Fimble hemp () Light summer hemp, that bears no seed..
Corn :: Corn (n.) A single seed of certain plants, as wheat, rye, barley, and maize; a grain..
"aleurone :: Aleurone (n.) An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains (protein granules) in maturing seeds and tubers; -- supposed to be a modification of protoplasm..
Rogue :: Rogue (n.) A worthless plant occuring among seedlings of some choice variety.
Planting :: Planting (n.) The act or operation of setting in the ground for propagation, as seeds, trees, shrubs, etc.; the forming of plantations, as of trees; the carrying on of plantations, as of sugar, coffee, etc..
Burring Machine :: Burring machine () A machine for cleansing wool of burs, seeds, and other substances..
Seedsman :: Seedsman (n.) A sower; one who sows or scatters seed.
Oleiferous :: Oleiferous (a.) Producing oil; as, oleiferous seeds..
Wig :: Wig (n.) A kind of raised seedcake.
Angiosperm :: Angiosperm (n.) A plant which has its seeds inclosed in a pericarp.
Reseminate :: Reseminate (v. t.) To produce again by means of seed.
Podosperm :: Podosperm (n.) The stalk of a seed or ovule.
Plant :: Plant (n.) To put in the ground and cover, as seed for growth; as, to plant maize..
Vanglo :: Vanglo (n.) Benne (Sesamum orientale); also, its seeds; -- so called in the West Indies..
Ripple :: Ripple (v. t.) To remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple..
Nucamentaceous :: Nucamentaceous (a.) Like a nut either in structure or in being indehiscent; bearing one-seeded nutlike fruits.
Margosa :: Margosa (n.) A large tree of genus Melia (M. Azadirachta) found in India. Its bark is bitter, and used as a tonic. A valuable oil is expressed from its seeds, and a tenacious gum exudes from its trunk. The M. Azedarach is a much more showy tree, and is cultivated in the Southern United States, where it is known as Pride of India, Pride of China, or bead tree. Various parts of the tree are considered anthelmintic..
Seedbox :: Seedbox (n.) A plant (Ludwigia alternifolia) which has somewhat cubical or box-shaped capsules.
Emulsive :: Emulsive (a.) Yielding oil by expression; as, emulsive seeds..
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