Noun
/kɒtən ɪn siːd/
"Cotton in seed" generally refers to cotton that is still in the seed stage, meaning the cotton fibers have not been separated from the seeds of the cotton plant. This term is primarily used in agricultural contexts or discussions related to agriculture, particularly in the cotton industry. It may not be a frequently used phrase outside of specialized contexts, making its frequency of use relatively low in everyday conversation.
This phrase is more often encountered in written contexts, such as agricultural reports, research papers, and industry-related documentation.
The farmer harvested a large amount of cotton in seed this season.
(El agricultor cosechó una gran cantidad de algodón en semillas esta temporada.)
Processing cotton in seed is essential for the textile industry.
(El procesamiento del algodón en semillas es esencial para la industria textil.)
The price of cotton in seed has risen due to increased demand.
(El precio del algodón en semillas ha aumentado debido a la creciente demanda.)
While "cotton in seed" does not appear to be used in commonly known idiomatic expressions, the individual words “cotton” and “seed” can form part of various idiomatic phrases.
Cotton-pickin' (an expression of frustration): I can't believe you forgot my birthday again, you cotton-pickin' fool!
(¡No puedo creer que olvidaste mi cumpleaños otra vez, tonto que no sabe de algodón!)
Seed of doubt: His constant questioning planted a seed of doubt in my mind.
(Su constante cuestionamiento plantó una semilla de duda en mi mente.)
Seed money: She received a small amount of seed money to start her business.
(Ella recibió una pequeña cantidad de capital inicial para comenzar su negocio.)
Cotton to something: I never cottoned to the idea of moving to a new city.
(Nunca me convenció la idea de mudarme a una nueva ciudad.)
Fruit of your labor: Hard work will eventually lead you to enjoy the fruit of your labor.
(El trabajo duro eventualmente te llevará a disfrutar el fruto de tu trabajo.)
The word "cotton" comes from the Arabic "qutn," which passed through Middle French "cotton," and possibly relates to a Persian term for the cotton plant. "Seed" comes from Old English "sēod," meaning "seed, grain," and is related to the Proto-Germanic "*saudiz."
In conclusion, while “cotton in seed” is a specific agricultural term with limited idiomatic expressions, it finds its significance in the context of the cotton industry. The understanding of this term enhances knowledge of agricultural practices and related economics.