elongated-leaved
|e-long-at-ed-leaved|
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/ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtɪd liːvd/
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/ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd liːvd/
long leaves
Etymology
'elongated-leaved' originates from the combination of 'elongated,' meaning 'made longer,' and 'leaved,' referring to the presence of leaves.
'Elongated' comes from the Latin word 'elongare,' meaning 'to lengthen,' and 'leaved' is derived from the Old English 'lēaf,' meaning 'leaf.'
Initially, 'elongated' meant 'to make longer,' and 'leaved' referred to the presence of leaves. The combined term 'elongated-leaved' specifically describes plants with long leaves.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that are longer than they are wide, often significantly so.
The plant is known for its elongated-leaved foliage, which gives it a unique appearance.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 19:18