seedstalk

/ˈsiːdˌstɔːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a stalk or stem that bears seeds, especially of a grass or cereal

“The farmer examined the seedstalks for signs of disease.”

2. noun

a plant stem that bears the seeds of a grass or cereal, typically a flowering stem that carries the seed heads

“The botanist studied the seedstalks of various grass species.”

Synonyms

  • stalk
  • stem

Antonyms

  • bulb
  • root