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English

amygdaliferous

|a-myg-da-lif-er-ous|

C2

/əˌmɪɡdəˈlɪfərəs/

almond-bearing

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amygdaliferous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amygdala,' where 'amygdal-' meant 'almond' and '-ferous' meant 'bearing or producing.'

Historical Evolution

'amygdala' transformed into the Latin word 'amygdaliferus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amygdaliferous.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bearing almonds,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

bearing or producing almonds.

The amygdaliferous tree was a rare sight in the region.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/15 05:22