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seed·time

 (sēd′tīm′)
n.
1. A time for planting seeds.
2. A time when a cultural or political movement is beginning to develop: the seedtime of the revolution.
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seedtime

(ˈsiːdˌtaɪm)
n
(Agriculture) the season when seeds are sown
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Noun1.seedtime - any time of new development
phase, stage - any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"
2.seedtime - the time during which seeds should be planted
season - a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field; "he celebrated his 10th season with the ballet company"; "she always looked forward to the avocado season"
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seedtime

noun
The season of the year during which the weather becomes warmer and plants revive:
spring, springtide, springtime.
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