fleshy-leaved
|flesh/y-leaved|
B2
/ˈflɛʃi liːvd/
thick-leaved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fleshy-leaved' originates from the combination of 'fleshy,' meaning 'having a lot of flesh,' and 'leaved,' referring to the leaves of a plant.
Historical Evolution
The term 'fleshy' comes from Old English 'flǣscig,' and 'leaved' is derived from the Old English 'lēaf,' meaning 'leaf.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fleshy' referred to the texture of flesh, but in combination with 'leaved,' it evolved to describe plants with thick leaves.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having thick, succulent leaves, often used to describe certain types of plants.
The fleshy-leaved plant retained water well in the arid climate.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 16:01