equifoliate
|e-qui-fo-li-ate|
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/ˌiːkwɪˈfoʊliət/
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/ˌiːkwɪˈfəʊliət/
equal leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'equifoliate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aequifoliatus', where 'aequi-' meant 'equal' and 'folium' meant 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'equifoliate' changed from Medieval/Scientific Latin word 'aequifoliatus' and was adopted into modern English largely unchanged as 'equifoliate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having equal leaves,' and this technical botanical meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that are equal in size or arranged in equal numbers (used in botanical descriptions).
The equifoliate specimens were easier to classify than the anisophyllous ones.
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Last updated: 2025/10/06 22:16