ampullaceous
|am-pul-la-ceous|
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/ˌæmpəˈleɪʃəs/
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/ˌæmpjʊˈleɪʃəs/
flask-shaped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ampullaceous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ampulla,' where 'ampulla' meant 'a small bottle or flask.'
Historical Evolution
'ampulla' transformed into the English word 'ampullaceous' to describe objects resembling the shape of a flask.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling a small bottle or flask,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the shape of a bottle or flask.
The ampullaceous structure of the plant's base allows it to store water efficiently.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/24 04:36