seed
n//siːd//frö, sperma, säd, seedning, seeda
(countable) Any small seed-like fruit.
(countable, figurative) A precursor.
(now, _, rare) Offspring, descendants, progeny.
(uncountable) Semen.
The competitor or team occupying a given seed (position).
(sports, gaming) To allocate a seeding to a competitor.