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drift seed

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A seed adapted for long-distance dispersal by water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • Most drift seeds are produced by tropical trees, and they can be found on distant beaches after drifting thousands of miles through ocean currents.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sea bean

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: disseminule

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