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seedling
noun seed·ling \ˈsēd-liŋ\
: a young plant that is grown from seed
Full Definition of SEEDLING
1
: a young plant grown from seed
2
a : a young tree before it becomes a sapling b : a nursery plant not yet transplanted
— seedling adjective
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First Known Use of SEEDLING
1660
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seedling
noun seed·ling \ˈsēd-liŋ\
Definition of SEEDLING for Kids
1
: a young plant grown from seed
2
: a young tree before it becomes a sapling
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