acutifoliate
|a-cu-ti-fo-li-ate|
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/əˌkjuːtɪˈfoʊliət/
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/əˌkjuːtɪˈfəʊliət/
sharp leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acutifoliate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'acutus' meaning 'sharp' and 'folium' meaning 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'acutus' and 'folium' combined in botanical Latin to form 'acutifoliatus', which eventually became the modern English word 'acutifoliate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having sharp leaves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that are sharply pointed.
The acutifoliate plant thrived in the rocky terrain.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 12:51