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seedling

/ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does seedling mean?

noun

A young plant that has just begun to grow from a seed, typically having one or two sets of leaves.

Example

"The gardener carefully transplanted the delicate seedling into a larger pot."

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