asperifoliate
|as-pe-ri-fo-li-ate|
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/ˌæs.pəˈrɪ.foʊ.li.ət/
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/ˌæs.pəˈrɪ.fəʊ.li.ət/
rough-leaved
Etymology
'asperifoliate' originates from Neo-Latin, specifically the word 'asperifoliatus,' formed from Latin elements 'asper' meaning 'rough' and 'folium' meaning 'leaf'.
'asperifoliatus' in Neo-Latin was formed by combining Latin 'asper' + 'folium' and was adopted into English as 'asperifoliate' with botanical usage.
Initially it meant 'having rough leaves' in Neo-Latin, and over time it has retained the same technical botanical meaning in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having rough or harsh leaves; with a roughened leaf surface (botanical).
The fern is asperifoliate, its leaves feeling rough to the touch.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 19:30