hard-leaved
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🇺🇸
/hɑrd-livd/
🇬🇧
/hɑːd-liːvd/
tough foliage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hard-leaved' originates from the combination of 'hard,' meaning 'solid or firm,' and 'leaved,' referring to the leaves of a plant.
Historical Evolution
'Hard-leaved' combines the Old English 'heard' (hard) and 'leaf' (leaved) to describe plants with tough foliage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it described plants with tough foliage, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that are tough or rigid in texture.
The hard-leaved plants are well-suited for arid environments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 16:57