Seedly

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, like, or relating to seeds; producing or bearing seeds; seedy. nonstandard
"The Onion, while in its seedly state is liable to be injured by the Slugs."
2
Misspelling of seedy. alt-of, misspelling, nonstandard
"After examining the contents the chemist replied: "Why, this is iron Pyrites, commonly known as fool's gold." "What is it worth?" asked the seedly individual. "Oh, about $4.00 a ton in car lots." "Just my luck," exclaimed the questioner."

Example

"The Onion, while in its seedly state is liable to be injured by the Slugs."

Etymology

From seed + -ly.

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