seedling

Meanings

• noun

  A young plant, usually with a single stem, growing from a seed.

  - "The gardener planted seedlings in the greenhouse."
  - "Seedlings require careful watering and sunlight to grow."
  - "The seedling stage is a crucial time in a plant's development."

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Synonyms

chit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with seedling
belching , preaching , teaching

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Variants

List of all variants of seedling that leads to same result
seedling , seedlings

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Etymology

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From Old English 'sēoling', meaning 'shoot, young plant'.

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Trivia

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1. Seedlings can absorb water and nutrients directly from the soil through their roots.

2. The first true leaves of a seedling are often different from the seed coat.

3. Seedlings are particularly vulnerable to damage from frost and strong winds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Germination: The process by which a seed begins to grow and develop into a seedling.

2. Transplanting: The process of transferring a seedling from its seedling tray or nursery pot to a larger container or garden bed.

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Culture

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Seedlings are a symbol of new beginnings, growth, and life. In literature, seedlings are often used as metaphors for the human experience, particularly in coming-of-age stories. In art, seedlings are often depicted in botanical illustrations and nature photography.

How to Memorize "seedling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small green shoot pushing its way up through the soil.
   - Visualize the delicate stem and tiny leaves of a seedling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'seedling' with the image of a young plant.
   - Think of the word 'growth' when you see or hear the word 'seedling'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Seedlings Sprout Soon' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a seedling to help remember the word.

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