Seedling (noun)

  1. A young plant grown from a seed, often still in its earliest stage of growth.
  2. A young plant or tree that has not yet reached maturity.

Origin:

Derived from the old english word 'sǣdling' meaning a young plant grown from a seed.

Examples:

  1. The farmer carefully tended to the seedlings in the greenhouse, nurturing them until they were ready to be transplanted.
  2. The seedling of the oak tree was small and delicate, but showed promise for growth and development.
  3. The seedlings were carefully selected from a batch of thousands, based on their strength and resistance to disease.
  4. The seedling was planted in a well-drained soil mixture, ensuring optimal conditions for growth.
  5. The seedling was grown from a rare species of plant, making it valuable to collectors and botanists alike.
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