Definition

The seed from the cotton plant, which is used to produce cottonseed oil and can also be used as animal feed.

Example

Farmers often use cottonseed as a nutritious feed for livestock.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a cottonseed before?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's small and round, kind of like a tiny pebble.

Interesting! I had no idea that's where cotton comes from.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cottonseed is formed from "cotton" (from Old French *cotton*, meaning a soft fiber) and "seed" (from Old English *sǣd*, meaning the reproductive part of a plant). The word refers to the seeds of the cotton plant, which produce the cotton fiber.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cotton' as the soft fiber and 'seed' as the part that grows into a new plant. This helps you remember that 'cottonseed' refers to the seeds that produce cotton.

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