leaf-flowering
|leaf-flow-er-ing|
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/liːf ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
simultaneous leaf and flower growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leaf-flowering' is a compound word formed from 'leaf' and 'flowering', where 'leaf' refers to the foliage of a plant and 'flowering' refers to the process of producing flowers.
Historical Evolution
'leaf-flowering' combines the Old English 'lēaf' meaning 'leaf' and the Middle English 'flouren' meaning 'to bloom'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it described the simultaneous growth of leaves and flowers, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a plant that produces leaves and flowers simultaneously.
The leaf-flowering plant bloomed beautifully in the spring.
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Last updated: 2025/07/11 21:35