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seedbed
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : the soil or forest floor upon which seed becomes bedded: as
a. : the surface soil of cultivated land prepared by tillage for the seeding of a crop
b. : a bed usually of fine soil for growth of plants from seeds preparatory to transplantation
c. : a subdivision of a tree nursery for raising seedlings
2. : a place or source of growth or development
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