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

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 Shaw, Ellen Eddy

From the first they have taken much interest in the plant, and as the result of many experiments not only produce seed leaf, but the finest cutting leaf grown in this country.

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

About this time Connecticut seed leaf became known as a cigar wrapper, and in a short time took the lead for this purpose, as it still continues to.

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.

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 Billings, E. R.