obtuse-leaved
|ob-tuse-leaved|
C1
/əbˈtjuːs liːvd/
blunt leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'obtuse-leaved' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'obtusus,' where 'obtusus' meant 'blunt or dull.'
Historical Evolution
'obtusus' transformed into the English word 'obtuse,' and eventually became the modern English term 'obtuse-leaved' to describe plants with blunt leaves.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'blunt or dull,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having blunt or rounded leaves.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that are blunt or rounded at the apex.
The plant is characterized by its obtuse-leaved foliage.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 23:57