adelaster
|a-de-las-ter|
C2
/ˌædɪˈlæstər/
unclassified plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adelaster' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'adelaster', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'elaster' meant 'star'.
Historical Evolution
'adelaster' was used in Latin to describe plants not yet fully classified, and this usage has been retained in modern botanical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a plant not yet classified', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a provisional name for a plant that has not yet been fully identified or classified.
The botanist referred to the newly discovered species as an adelaster until further studies could be conducted.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/05 04:36