seed leaf

American  

noun

Botany.

1. a cotyledon.

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seed leaf British  

noun

1. the nontechnical name for cotyledon

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seed leaf Scientific  

1. See cotyledon

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Etymology

Origin of seed leaf

First recorded in 1685–95

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seed leaf

There are two principal varieties of Connecticut seed leaf, viz.—broad and narrow leaf: of these two, the broad leaf is considered the finest, cutting up to better advantage and ripening and curing fully as well.

From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings

The Ohio growers have taken much pains with the Ohio broad leaf, and have produced a seed leaf tobacco that in many respects is a superior wrapper for cigars.

From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings

Connecticut seed leaf tobacco in color, is either dark or light cinnamon, two of the most fashionable colors to be found in American tobaccos.

From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings

Now look at the corn: there is absolutely no sign above ground of its one seed leaf.

From The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. by Ellen Eddy Shaw

All of the seed leaf of these states is used exclusively in the manufacture of cigars.

From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by E. R. Billings

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