early-flowering
|ear-ly-flow-er-ing|
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/ˈɜrli ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
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/ˈɜːli ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
early blooming
Etymology
Etymology Information
'early-flowering' originates from the combination of 'early' and 'flowering', where 'early' means 'before the usual time' and 'flowering' refers to the process of producing flowers.
Historical Evolution
The term 'early-flowering' has been used in botanical contexts to describe plants that bloom earlier than others.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'plants that bloom before others', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to plants that bloom earlier in the season than others.
The early-flowering cherry trees are a beautiful sight in spring.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 02:12