- self-sown
- self-sown [self′sōn′]adj.sown by wind, water, or other natural means, as some weeds, instead of by people or an animal
English World dictionary. V. Neufeldt. 2014.
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self-sown — self′ sown′ adj. bot sown by itself, or without human or animal agency, as a plant grown from seeds dropped from another plant • Etymology: 1600–10 … From formal English to slang
self-sown — /sɛlf ˈsoʊn/ (say self sohn) adjective 1. sown by itself, or without human or animal agency. 2. sown by any agency other than human, as by birds, the wind, etc. –noun 3. a plant grown from a self sown seed …
self-sown — /self sohn /, adj. 1. sown by itself, or without human or animal agency, as of a plant grown from seeds dropped from another plant. 2. sown by any agency other than humans, as of a plant grown from seeds scattered by birds or the wind. [1600 10]… … Universalium
self-sown — self seeded, planted by itself … English contemporary dictionary
self-sown — adj. grown from seed scattered naturally … Useful english dictionary
self-sow — (sĕlfʹsōʹ) intr.v. self ·sows, self ·sown, self ·sow·ing To reproduce or spread by natural dispersion of seed: a plant that self sows readily. * * * … Universalium
self-sow — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ intransitive verb : to sow itself by dropping seeds : produce a new generation without human intervention grasses that self sow and build a firm turf * * * self sowˈ intransitive verb (of esp cultivated plants) to disperse and sow… … Useful english dictionary
self-sow — intransitive verb (self sowed; self sown or sowed; sowing) Date: 1608 to sow itself by dropping seeds or by natural action (as of wind or water) … New Collegiate Dictionary
self-seeded — adjective growing from seed dispersed by natural agency such as wind or birds • Syn: ↑self sown, ↑self sowed • Similar to: ↑planted … Useful english dictionary
self-sowed — adjective growing from seed dispersed by natural agency such as wind or birds • Syn: ↑self seeded, ↑self sown • Similar to: ↑planted … Useful english dictionary
