narrow-leaved
|nar/row-leaved|
B2
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/ˈnær.oʊ liːvd/
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/ˈnær.əʊ liːvd/
slender leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'narrow-leaved' originates from the combination of 'narrow' and 'leaved', where 'narrow' meant 'of small width' and 'leaved' refers to having leaves.
Historical Evolution
'Narrow' comes from Old English 'nearu', and 'leaved' is derived from the Old English 'lēaf', meaning 'leaf'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having leaves that are not wide', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that are long and thin in shape.
The narrow-leaved plant thrived in the dry climate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/27 08:12