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

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seed leaf

As the crop is cut in the seed leaf, it is necessary to sow often, but the frequency must be regulated by the demand.

From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons

The varieties cultivated in the United States and known as "seed leaf" tobaccos, are grown in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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

In Ohio and Missouri large quantities of tobacco are grown, the former state furnishing both cutting and seed leaf tobaccos.

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

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 Billings, E. R.

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 Billings, E. R.