Etymology

seedless

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Today it means: Not having (noticeable) seeds. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *lausaz ← Proto-Indo-European *lewHs- ← English seed
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  1. Middle Englishseed
  2. Englishseed
  3. Proto-Indo-European*lewh₁-
  4. Proto-Indo-European*lewHs-
  5. Proto-Germanic*leusaną
  6. Proto-Germanic*lausaz
  7. English todayseedless

From seed + -less.

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