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PRONUNCIATION OF MOONSEED

moonseed  [ˈmuːnˌsiːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOONSEED

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determiner
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Moonseed is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MOONSEED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of moonseed in the English dictionary

The definition of moonseed in the dictionary is any menispermaceous climbing plant of the genus Menispermum and related genera, having red or black fruits with crescent-shaped or ring-shaped seeds.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOONSEED


allseed
ˈɔːlˌsiːd
aniseed
ˈænɪˌsiːd
axseed
ˈæksˌsiːd
birdseed
ˈbɜːdˌsiːd
bugseed
ˈbʌɡˌsiːd
burseed
ˈbɜːˌsiːd
coleseed
ˈkəʊlˌsiːd
cottonseed
ˈkɒtənˌsiːd
flaxseed
ˈflæksˌsiːd
grapeseed
ˈɡreɪpˌsiːd
hayseed
ˈheɪˌsiːd
heartseed
ˈhɑːtˌsiːd
hempseed
ˈhempˌsiːd
linseed
ˈlɪnˌsiːd
mawseed
ˈmɔːˌsiːd
oilseed
ˈɔɪlˌsiːd
pumpkinseed
ˈpʌmpkɪnˌsiːd
rapeseed
ˈreɪpˌsiːd
stickseed
ˈstɪkˌsiːd
wormseed
ˈwɜːmˌsiːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOONSEED

moonlit
moonphase
moonport
moonquake
moonraker
moonraking
moonrise
moonrock
moonsail
moonscape
moonset
moonshine
moonshiner
moonshining
moonshiny
moonship
moonshot
moonstone
moonstricken
moonstruck

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOONSEED

American wormseed
bad seed
canary seed
caraway seed
deseed
fern seed
gapeseed
go to seed
Niger seed
poppy seed
reseed
seed
terminator seed
to sow gapeseed

Synonyms and antonyms of moonseed in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «moonseed» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOONSEED

Find out the translation of moonseed to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of moonseed from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «moonseed» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

moonseed
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

moonseed
570 millions of speakers

English

moonseed
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

moonseed
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

moonseed
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

moonseed
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Moonseed
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

moonseed
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Moonseed
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Moonseed
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

moonseed
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

moonseed
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

moonseed
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Moonseed
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

moonseed
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

moonseed
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चंद्रशेद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

moonseed
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

moonseed
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

moonseed
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

moonseed
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

moonseed
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

moonseed
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

moonseed
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

moonseed
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

moonseed
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of moonseed

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOONSEED»

The term «moonseed» is normally little used and occupies the 112.756 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOONSEED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about moonseed

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOONSEED»

Discover the use of moonseed in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to moonseed and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Moonseed
In the 1970s astronauts brought rock samples back from the Moon. Many remained locked away for decades ... including one unique piece of bedrock, the Moonseed. At last exposed to daylight, it proves to be deadly, though not to people.
Stephen Baxter, 2012
2
Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands
Moonseed fruits are bitter and may have poisonous qualities. In fact, this probably accounts for the infrequent poisonings attributed to wild grapes. Moonseed fruits contain a single flattened seed that is distinctly crescent or moon -shaped.
Sylvan T. Runkel, Alvin F. Bull, 2009
3
Landscaping with Native Plants of Michigan
Moonseed Zone 4 Ill z > Part/i en oc/ssus quinquefo/ia Woodbine, Virginia creeper. Native Habitat Open or semi-shady, damp woods and thickets throughout Michigan. Height Up to 20 feet Description This vigorous vine has compound leaves ...
Lynn M. Steiner
4
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants XI
XVII Menispermum Species (Moonseed Vines): In Vitro Culture, and the Production of Dauricine and Other Secondary Metabolites Y. SUGIMOTO 1 General Account 1.1 Distribution and Importance of the Plant The genus Menispermum ...
Y.P.S. Bajaj, 1999
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The Woody Plant Seed Manual
Menispermaceae — Moonseed family Menispermum canadense L. common moonseed Kenneth A. Brinkman and H. M. Phipps Drs. Brinkman and Phipps retired from the USDA Forest Service's North Central Research Station Growth habit, ...
F. T. Bonner, Robert P. Karrfalt
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Owlet Caterpillars of Eastern North America
... varies confoundingly among individuals in a population. Moonseed. Moth. Plusiodonta compressipalpis Minnesota, extreme southern Canada, south to northern Florida and Texas. Two generations over much of East with mature ...
David L. Wagner, Dale F. Schweitzer, J. Bolling Sullivan, 2011
7
Making the Most of Shade: How to Plan, Plant, and Grow a ...
Seed-grown moonseed plants put on only modest growth the first year or so but, after that, quickly do their duty as a carpeting groundcover or object-concealing vine. PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Moonseed is reputed to be essentially ...
Larry Hodgson, 2005
8
A Manual of the Botany of the Northern United States ... 1862
(Moonseed Family.) Woody climbers, tcith palmate or peltate alternate leaves, no stipules ; the sepals and petals s'miilar, in three or more rotes, imbricated in tlie bud ; hvpo- gynous, dioecious, 3 - G-gynous ; fruit a 1-seeded drupe, with a large  ...
Asa Gray, 1862
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CRC World Dictionary of Plant Nmaes: Common Names, ...
Menispermum L. Menispermaceae Origins: Moonseed, from the Greek mene "the moon, the crescent moon" and sperma "seed," referring to the shape of the seeds . Species/Vernacular Names: M. canadense L. English: moonseed, yellow ...
Umberto Quattrocchi, 1999
10
Trees, Shrubs, and Vines for Attracting Birds
COMMON. MOONSEED. Menispermum canadense L. MENISPERMACEAE Description. This dense, semiwoody vine climbs up to 12 feet on trees, shrubs, and fences. It usually dies back to the ground in winter but quickly sprouts in spring ...
Richard M. DeGraaf, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOONSEED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term moonseed is used in the context of the following news items.
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Utah's 'Grand Staircase' Leads Back in Time to Dinosaur Shangri-La
Giant pine trees draped with moonseed vines towered over an Everglades-wet forest floor blanketed with gingers, ferns, duckweed, water ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Juice Rap News: Pope Francis & 10 Climate Commandments
Of course, Robert Foster also has a couple of pointed questions to ask the pontiff, as does our resident conspiracy pioneer, Terrence Moonseed ... «RT, Jun 15»
3
Osamacide, 'justice' and the deadly legacy of Bin Laden
In Osamacide, the affable anchor, Robert Foster, interviews General Baxter of the Pentagon and conspiracy theorist Terrence Moonseed in ... «The Conversation AU, May 15»
4
Nature Journal: Vines borrow height via hook and tendril
... frequently encountered vines peppervine, ampelopsis, leather flower, coral beanty, climbing hydrangea, climbing euonymus and moonseed. «Asheville Citizen-Times, Dec 14»
5
We Asked Salem's Official Witch What to Eat at a Pagan Sabbat
I have a leaf that was given to me by NASA from the moonseed, a seed that was taken to the moon and brought back, and they grew a tree. «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Oct 14»
6
History is happening: Juice Rap News using hip-hop to transform …
As well as Oathcarn, Juice Rap News features characters Terrence Moonseed, the resident eccentric conspiracy theorist; General Baxter, the ... «ABC Online, Sep 14»
7
Carthage Man Faces Felony Charges After Undercover Investigation
On Tuesday, Sheriff's Investigators arrested Marion Wayne Bell Jr., 37, of 2105 Moonseed Lane, Carthage. Bell was charged with twelve counts ... «Southern Pines Pilot, Jul 14»
8
Learn how to pick best berries (safely and legally)
... the fact that grapes grow in tight clusters and have a distinctive leaf shape, errantly reaching for toxic Canada moonseed or Virginia creeper, ... «St. Cloud Times, Jul 14»
9
These wild foods can kill you
Resembling a cluster of grapes, the fruit from the North American moonseed plant contain a poisonous seed that is fatal if eaten in large doses ... «Fox News, Jul 14»
10
New Species of Sand-Dwelling Plant Discovered in Bolivia, Paraguay
Biologists have described a new species of moonseed plant from the dry forests and transient sand dunes of Bolivia and Paraguay. «Sci-News.com, Jun 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Moonseed [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/moonseed>. Apr 2024 ».
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