amentaceous
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C2
/ˌæmənˈteɪʃəs/
resembling an ament
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amentaceous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amentum,' where 'amentum' meant 'thong or strap.'
Historical Evolution
'amentum' changed from the Latin word 'amentum' and eventually became the modern English word 'amentaceous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling a thong or strap,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling or pertaining to an ament.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or pertaining to an ament, a type of inflorescence.
The amentaceous flowers of the willow tree are quite distinctive.
Synonyms
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