latifoliate
|la-ti-fo-li-ate|
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/ˌlætɪˈfoʊliət/
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/ˌlætɪˈfəʊliət/
broad-leaved
Etymology
Etymology Information
'latifoliate' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'latifoliatus', where 'lati-' meant 'broad' and 'foliatus' meant 'leaved'.
Historical Evolution
'latifoliate' changed from Latin 'latifoliatus' (used in botanical Latin) and entered English botanical usage from New Latin, becoming the modern English adjective 'latifoliate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'having broad leaves' in botanical Latin, and this meaning has been retained in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having broad or wide leaves (used especially in botanical descriptions).
The shrub is latifoliate, with broad green leaves.
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Last updated: 2025/09/06 07:25