seedstock

seed·stock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seed-stok]
- /ˈsidˌstɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [seed-stok]
- /ˈsidˌstɒk/

Definitions of seedstock word

noun seedstock seed, tubers, or roots selected and kept for planting. 1
noun seedstock animals, especially pedigreed livestock, maintained for breeding purposes. 1
noun seedstock the animals needed to replenish a population, as after hunting or fishing. 1
noun seedstock livestock used for breeding 0
noun seedstock a supply of seeds kept in reserve for planting 0

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Origin of seedstock

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; seed + stock

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Parts of speech for Seedstock

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seedstock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

seedstock usage trend in Literature

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