seedling
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Noun — A young plant grown from a seed, especially one still small enough to transplant.
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Etymology
Formed from seed plus the diminutive suffix -ling, meaning "small young one" — the same pattern as "duckling."
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What does “seedling” mean?
The word “seedling” means a young plant grown from a seed, especially one still small enough to transplant. In plain terms, a young, newly-sprouted plant, before it grows into a full plant or tree.
How do you pronounce “seedling”?
“Seedling” is pronounced SEED-lihng (/ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “seedling” in a sentence?
Here is “seedling” used in a sentence: “The seedlings need to be moved outdoors once the frost has passed.”
What part of speech is “seedling”?
“Seedling” is a noun.