This is the 9157th most frequent Russian word.
семя
Seed.
'Семя' is used in the sense of a physical seed that is planted and grows into a plant.
Семя посажено в землю, чтобы вырасти зелёное растение.
The seed has been planted in the ground to grow into a green plant.
Here, 'семя' metaphorically refers to the foundational start of an idea or knowledge, signifying planting mental or conceptual seeds.
Семя знаний посеяно в вашем сознании.
The seed of knowledge has been sown in your mind.
In this sentence, 'семя' embodies the concept of origins or beginnings, metaphorically describing growth related to family lineage.