prairie-dwelling
|prairie/dwell/ing|
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/ˈprɛri ˌdwɛlɪŋ/
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/ˈpreəri ˌdwɛlɪŋ/
living in a prairie
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prairie-dwelling' originates from the combination of 'prairie,' which comes from the French word 'prairie,' meaning 'meadow,' and 'dwelling,' from Old English 'dwellan,' meaning 'to live or reside.'
Historical Evolution
'prairie' was borrowed from French in the 18th century, while 'dwelling' has been part of the English language since Old English times.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dwelling' meant 'to lead astray' in Old English, but it evolved to mean 'to live or reside.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
living or situated in a prairie.
The prairie-dwelling animals have adapted to the open landscape.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42