reseed

reseed
a) To sow seeds again; to resow or replant.

When the birds ate the seeds he had planted, the farmer was forced to reseed the field.

b) Of a non-perennial plant, to produce seeds to ensure the following generation without human intervention; To self sow.

The marigolds had reseeded themselves in the flower box, so he didnt have to buy new ones this year.


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  • reseed — v. * * * …   Universalium

  • reseed — recede …   American English homophones

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  • reseed — seeder …   Anagrams dictionary

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  • reseed — re·seed …   English syllables

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