In sports,(whatever the type), it means to position players or teams (plant them like seeds) in an arrangement so that the best, and most qualified, do not meet until late in the tournament, or competition.
The term "nucleus" is derived from the Latin word "nuculeus," which means "little nut." This is in reference to the central core-like structure of the cell that is analogous to the seed inside a nut.
The word is of uncertain origin, but some reference is made to Scotland in the 1500's. Also a French word -s'allonger- meaning to lie at full length has some weak connection
You might be thinking of the word origin.
From Old English cropp meaning both a bird's stomach, and the seed head of plants. It came to mean "cutting" as in cutting seed heads.
You can use the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) to look up the origin of the word "dandelion." It provides comprehensive historical information on word origins and meanings.
Thought to come from Old French, late 14th century, having a reference to a supernatural kingdom
The term "allusion" comes from the Latin word "allusio," which means a "playful reference" or "a rhythmical device in music." It has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to a passing or indirect reference in writing or speech.
The word is of uncertain origin, but some reference is made to Scotland in the 1500's. Also a French word -s'allonger- meaning to lie at full length has some weak connection
the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.
Believe it or not, the latin word for seed is semen.
The word "origin" is derived from the French word "origin" and the Latin word "originem," both of which mean, beginning, descent, birth, and rise.
The word "hemochromatosis" is of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek words "haima" (blood) and "chroma" (color), with the suffix "-osis" indicating a condition or disease.