amentiform
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/əˈmɛntɪfɔrm/
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/əˈmɛntɪfɔːm/
resembling an ament
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amentiform' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amentum,' where 'amentum' meant 'thong or strap.'
Historical Evolution
'amentum' transformed into the English word 'ament,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amentiform.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling a thong or strap,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling an ament.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the form of an ament (a type of inflorescence).
The plant exhibited amentiform characteristics in its flowering structure.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/13 01:06