seed corn meaning

UK /siːd kɔːn/ US /sid kɔrn/ 2 syllables

seed corn (noun): good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for planting.

Definition of seed corn

  1. good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for planting

    Synonyms: seed grain

    Type of: seed stock

How to pronounce seed corn

seed corn is pronounced /siːd kɔːn/ in British English and /sid kɔrn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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