oakseeds
nounUK /ˈəʊk siːdz/
US /ˈoʊk siːdz/
Oakseeds are the little acorns that fall from oak trees and can grow into new oak trees.
The squirrels gathered oakseeds and buried them under the leaves.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The seeds produced by any species of oak tree, used as food by wildlife.
Deer and birds rely on oakseeds during the autumn months.
3. A term sometimes used in gardening for acorns collected to plant new oak saplings.
She stored the oakseeds in a cool, dry box until spring planting.
4. Figuratively, small beginnings that have the potential to grow into something great.
Those tiny oakseeds of kindness grew into a strong friendship.