branch-dwelling
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/bræntʃ ˈdwɛlɪŋ/
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/brɑːntʃ ˈdwɛlɪŋ/
living in branches
Etymology
'branch-dwelling' originates from the combination of 'branch' and 'dwell,' where 'branch' refers to a part of a tree and 'dwell' means 'to live or reside.'
'branch' and 'dwell' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, and their combination into 'branch-dwelling' is a modern formation to describe creatures living in trees.
Initially, 'dwell' meant 'to linger or remain,' but over time it evolved to mean 'to live or reside,' which is its current meaning in 'branch-dwelling.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living or residing in branches, typically of trees.
The branch-dwelling birds built their nests high above the ground.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 20:19