crop
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/krɑp/
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/krɒp/
agricultural produce
Etymology
Etymology Information
'crop' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'cropp,' where 'cropp' meant 'head or top of a plant.'
Historical Evolution
'cropp' changed from Old English word 'cropp' and eventually became the modern English word 'crop'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'head or top of a plant,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cultivated plant or to cut short.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cultivated plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.
The farmer harvested the wheat crop.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to cut (something, especially a plant) short or to trim.
She cropped the hedge to keep it neat.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40