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seedling

noun seed·ling \ ˈsēd-liŋ \
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Definition of seedling

1 : a young plant grown from seed
2 a : a young tree before it becomes a sapling
b : a nursery plant not yet transplanted
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seedling

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First Known Use of seedling

1660

SEEDLING Defined for English Language Learners

seedling

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Definition of seedling for English Language Learners

  • : a young plant that is grown from seed

SEEDLING Defined for Kids

seedling

noun seed·ling \ ˈsēd-liŋ \

Definition of seedling for Students

1 : a young plant grown from seed
2 : a young tree before it becomes a sapling

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