long-stemmed
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B2
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/lɔːŋ-stɛmd/
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/lɒŋ-stɛmd/
extended stem
Etymology
Etymology Information
'long-stemmed' originates from the combination of 'long' and 'stem,' where 'long' means 'extended in length' and 'stem' refers to the main structural part of a plant.
Historical Evolution
'long-stemmed' evolved from the Old English word 'lang' for 'long' and the Proto-Germanic 'stamniz' for 'stem,' eventually forming the modern English compound adjective 'long-stemmed.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a long main structural part,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a long stem, typically used to describe flowers or plants.
She received a bouquet of long-stemmed roses for her birthday.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 00:02