self-sown

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English

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Etymology

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From self- +‎ sown.

Adjective

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self-sown (not comparable)

  1. Not planted by humans, but just growing, from seeds spread by another plant, or by animals.

Usage notes

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  • Chiefly used in reference to domestic plants that have escaped and become naturalised.

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