acrodrome
|ac-ro-drome|
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/ˈækrəˌdroʊm/
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/ˈækrəˌdrəʊm/
veins running to apex
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrodrome' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akrodromos,' where 'akro-' meant 'top' or 'apex' and 'dromos' meant 'running.'
Historical Evolution
'akrodromos' transformed into the modern English word 'acrodrome.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'running towards the top,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having veins that run towards the apex of a leaf.
The acrodrome pattern of the leaf veins is quite distinct.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 16:21