diverse-leaved
|di-verse-leaved|
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/daɪˈvɜrs liːvd/
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/daɪˈvɜːs liːvd/
having various types of leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diverse-leaved' is formed in English by combining 'diverse' (meaning 'varied' or 'different') and 'leaved' (having leaves).
Historical Evolution
The word is a compound adjective created in modern English, following the pattern of descriptive compounds like 'broad-leaved' or 'narrow-leaved'.
Meaning Changes
It has always referred to plants with leaves of various types or forms.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves of various shapes, sizes, or types.
The diverse-leaved plants in the garden attracted many botanists.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 16:49