alsinaceous
|al-si-na-ceous|
C2
/ælˈsɪneɪʃəs/
chickweed-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alsinaceous' originates from the Latin word 'alsine,' which referred to chickweed, a type of plant in the Caryophyllaceae family.
Historical Evolution
'alsine' transformed into the English word 'alsinaceous' to describe characteristics related to the chickweed family.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to chickweed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling plants of the chickweed family (Caryophyllaceae).
The alsinaceous characteristics of the plant were evident in its small, star-shaped flowers.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/04 00:51