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

Example Sentences

Beyond all question a much finer flavored tobacco than Connecticut seed leaf can be grown, and still retain all of the excellencies of the latter, such as color, texture, and size of leaf.

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

All of the leading qualities of Connecticut seed leaf, such as color, strength, and texture, are preserved, while the flavor is as fine as that of much that is imported.

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

For Connecticut seed leaf a light moist loam is the proper soil.

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

Tulip Seedling. b. young bulb; r. first root; s. l. seed leaf; s. c. seed-coat.

From Beautiful Bulbous Plants For the Open Air by Weathers, John

The flavor of the Partaga is too delicate for palates that have been accustomed to Connecticut seed leaf.

From The 30,000 Dollar Bequest and Other Stories by Twain, Mark