many-fingered
|man-y-fin-gered|
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🇺🇸
/ˈmɛni-ˈfɪŋɡərd/
🇬🇧
/ˈmɛni-ˈfɪŋɡəd/
having multiple fingers
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'many-fingered' is a compound word formed by combining 'many' and 'fingered'. 'Many' originates from Old English 'manig', meaning 'numerous', and 'fingered' comes from Old English 'finger', meaning 'digit'.
Historical Evolution
'Many-fingered' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently referred to the characteristic of having multiple fingers or finger-like structures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having many fingers or finger-like projections.
The many-fingered leaves of the plant spread out in all directions.
Synonyms
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