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low-stemmed

|low-stemmed|

B2

🇺🇸

/loʊ-stɛmd/

🇬🇧

/ləʊ-stɛmd/

short-stemmed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'low-stemmed' originates from the combination of 'low,' meaning 'not high or tall,' and 'stemmed,' referring to the stem of a plant.

Historical Evolution

The term 'low-stemmed' has been used in botanical contexts to describe plants with short stems.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'having a short stem,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a short or low stem, typically referring to plants or flowers.

The low-stemmed flowers were perfect for the small garden.

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Last updated: 2025/04/22 23:11