frond-shaped
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/frɒnd ʃeɪpt/
leaf-like
Etymology
Etymology Information
'frond-shaped' originates from the word 'frond,' which comes from Latin 'frons,' meaning 'leafy branch.'
Historical Evolution
'frond' was adopted into English from Latin, and 'shaped' is derived from Old English 'sceapian,' meaning 'to form or create.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'frond' referred to a leafy branch, and 'shaped' meant to form. Together, they describe something that resembles a leafy branch.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the shape of a frond.
The plant has frond-shaped leaves that sway in the breeze.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 09:47