US /ˈsiːdˌhɛd/ UK /ˈsiːdhed/
noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the seed-bearing part of a plant that remains after flowering

    A dry seedhead stood above the winter grass.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the seed-bearing part of a... seed podseed casefruiting head
Word family
Forms seedheads
Derived forms seedheads
Related forms seedflower headpod

Etymology

A compound of seed and head, referring to the compact or prominent part of a plant that carries seeds after its flowers fade.

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