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anbury

|an-bur-y|

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/ˈæn.bɛr.i/

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/ˈæn.bəri/

plant root swelling

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anbury' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'anbiriġe', where 'an-' meant 'on' and 'byrig' meant 'berry' or 'swelling'.

Historical Evolution

'anbury' changed from the Old English word 'anbiriġe' and eventually became the modern English word 'anbury'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a swelling or gall on plant roots', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a swelling or gall on the roots of plants, especially turnips, caused by a parasitic fungus or nematode.

The farmer noticed an anbury on the roots of his turnips.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/08/01 08:21