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wildling

wildling

8.2
A plant that grows by itself from seed without being planted
  • noun
  • /ˈwaɪldlɪŋ/
translation icon : planta silvestre
  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of wildlings that grow naturally in their yards without cultivation.

Examples

  • The area was filled with various wildlings sprouting from the ground, creating a vibrant display of colors.

  • In spring, wildlings appear in abundance, showcasing the resilience of nature without human intervention.

  • A wildling rose bush appeared behind the fence, its flowers bright against the wall.

  • Gardeners sometimes leave a wildling to see how it develops naturally.

  • The forest floor was dotted with wildlings that had sprouted after the fire.

  • The garden was filled with wildlings that sprouted unexpectedly.

  • A few wildlings can thrive in harsh conditions.

Synonyms

wildflower
vswildling
33 2.2

A flower that grows naturally in the wild and people do not plant

is used for any plant growing naturally from seed rather than only flowers
wild flower
vswildling
1 1.3

A flower that grows naturally without being planted by people

is the general term for plants that grow naturally from seed
wilding
vswildling
  • UK
1 9.1

A small apple tree that grows from seed without being planted or cared for

is for plants that grow naturally from seed rather than only trees

Antonyms

cultivated plant
1 3.4

A plant people grow for food or decoration

How Wild

wildling
8.2
invasive species
  • Specialized
7 4.4

Surface Forms

wildling singular
wildlings plural

Morphology

wildling = wild (transparent) = wild + ling

Built from 'wild' + '-ling' where the suffix denotes an entity associated with wildness; the sense 'plant that grows naturally' is a direct extension.

Etymology

Wildling joins wild and -ling, like in seedling where -ling means 'young plant'. So a wildling plant is one that grew by itself from a seed, not planted by people.