seedling

noun — 3 senses

seedling

noun

/ˈsiːdlɪŋ/

Etymology From seed + -ling.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A young plant grown from seed.

  • Near-synonyms: sprout, chit

› Any young plant, especially:

2

one grown in a nursery for transplanting.

3

a tree smaller than a sapling.

Derived terms
cotton seedling thrips

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