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.

Connecticut seed leaf is justly celebrated as the finest known for cigar wrappers, from the superiority of its color and texture, and the good burning quality of the leaf.

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

Of the Middle States, New York and Pennsylvania furnish a large amount of "seed leaf" as it is called.

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

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 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.