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aftercrop

|af-ter-crop|

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/ˈæftərˌkrɒp/

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/ˈɑːftəˌkrɒp/

secondary harvest

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aftercrop' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'following' and 'crop' meaning 'harvested produce'.

Historical Evolution

'aftercrop' changed from the Middle English word 'aftercrop' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a crop following the main harvest', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a secondary crop grown after the main crop has been harvested.

Farmers often plant an aftercrop to make the most of the growing season.

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Last updated: 2025/05/26 00:36