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seed stocks

seed stocks is the plural of seed stock.

Meaning of seed stock

Noun

seed stock (plural seed stocks)

  1. (literally) A stock of seed.
  2. Any supply for planting in general.
    • The estate's present seed stock comprises seedlings, bulbs and various nuts.
  3. (figuratively) Any source of new (notably young) individuals, especially those used for breeding
    • Sustainable hunting and fishing cares as much for its seed stock as for catch or haul.

Questions about seed stocks

What is seed stocks the plural of?
Seed stocks is the plural of seed stock.

Words near seed stocks in the dictionary

  1. seed shrimp
  2. seed shrimps
  3. seed stitch
  4. seed stitches
  5. seed stock
  6. seed stocks
  7. seed tick
  8. seed ticks
  9. seed tree
  10. seed trees
  11. seed vault

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