lateral-fruited
|lat-er-al-fruit-ed|
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/ˈlætərəl ˈfruːtɪd/
side-growing fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lateral-fruited' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'lateralis,' where 'later-' meant 'side' and 'fructus' meant 'fruit.'
Historical Evolution
'lateralis fructus' transformed into the English term 'lateral-fruited' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fruit growing on the side,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fruit that grows on the side of the plant or branch.
The lateral-fruited plant was unique in its growth pattern.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 02:13