seed corn

/sid kɔrn/
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Definitions of seed corn
  1. noun
    good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for planting
    synonyms: seed grain
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    type of:
    seed stock
    a supply of seeds (or tubers) reserved for planting
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