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hempseed

[ hemp-seed ]

noun

  1. the seed of hemp, used as food for birds.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hempseed1

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; hemp, seed
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Example Sentences

Bullfinches, when fed on hempseed, often become wholly black.

Canaries like hempseed better than anything else, but it is so rich that, if fed heavily, it is injurious.

Hempseed, crushed and mingled with oatmeal, should be given them when about to wean them from an insect diet.

Hempseed oil, resembles the preceding, but has a disagreeable smell, and a mawkish taste.

"Never mind their hurting your wrists, young Hempseed," chuckled one of the scaldpated constable rogues who was guarding us.

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