barely-flowered
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/ˈbɛrli ˈflaʊərd/
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/ˈbeəli ˈflaʊəd/
sparsely flowered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'barely-flowered' originates from the English words 'barely' and 'flowered', where 'barely' means 'almost not' and 'flowered' refers to having flowers.
Historical Evolution
'Barely-flowered' is a modern English compound adjective formed by combining 'barely' and 'flowered'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having few flowers', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having very few or no flowers.
The barely-flowered plant struggled to attract pollinators.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 02:58