fully-grown
|ful-ly-grown|
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/ˈfʊli ɡroʊn/
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/ˈfʊli ɡrəʊn/
(grown)
mature
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grown' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'grōwan,' where 'grō-' meant 'to grow or flourish.'
Historical Evolution
'grōwan' transformed into the Middle English word 'growen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grow.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow or flourish,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having reached full size or maturity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 11:33
