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/seˈmiŹŽa/ ES

/seˈmiŹa/ MX

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Translation

seed

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Word origin

From Latin seminula, a diminutive of semen ('seed'), from serere ('to sow'). The same semen gives English 'seminal' and 'seminar'.

Origin
Latin
Root
seminula
English cognates
seminal, seminar

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsemillas

Examples

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We plant the tomato seeds in spring.

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From a small seed grows a huge tree.

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The birds eat the seeds from the garden.

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I keep the flower seeds for next year.

Ā” !

Every seed needs water and sun to grow!

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 1: semilla, tabla, interrumpir and 7 more words.