seed stock
English
Noun
seed stock (plural seed stocks)
- (literally) A stock of seed.
- Any supply for planting in general.
- The estate's present seed stock comprises seedlings, bulbs and various nuts.
- (figuratively) Any source of new (notably young) individuals, especially those used for breeding
- Sustainable hunting and fishing cares as much for its seed stock as for catch or haul.
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