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seed

Definition

noun: a small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow
noun: the grains or ripened ovules of plants used for sowing
verb: to plant (an area of ground) with seeds
verb: to bear or shed seed
usually used as '(be) seeded'
synonyms: semen, sperm, original

Examples

The government's policies 'planted/sowed the seeds of' war/destruction. [=created a situation that led to war/destruction]
Her comment 'planted/sowed a seed of' doubt in his mind. [=caused him to begin to have doubts]
She grows her plants 'from seed'. [=by planting seeds rather than by some other method]

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Movie quotes

(..) ..did he say anything to you during his final hours? Nothing of import, my lord. Oh. There was one phrase he kept repeating. "The seed is strong," I think it was. - "The seed is strong"? - Mmm. - What does that mean? - Oh, (..)
2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Cripples, Bastards, and Broken Things Season: 1 Episode 4