overseed

seed

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seed]
- /sid/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seed]
- /sid/

Definitions of overseed word

noun plural overseed the fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant. 1
noun plural overseed any propagative part of a plant, including tubers, bulbs, etc., especially as preserved for growing a new crop. 1
noun plural overseed such parts collectively. 1
noun plural overseed any similar small part or fruit. 1
noun plural overseed Dialect. pit2 . 1
noun plural overseed the germ or propagative source of anything: the seeds of discord. 1

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Origin of overseed

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English sede, side, seed(e), Old English sēd, sǣd; cognate with German Saat, Old Norse sāth, Gothic -seths; (v.) Middle English seden to produce seeds, derivative of the noun; akin to sow1

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Parts of speech for Overseed

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overseed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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