ribbon-shaped
|rib-bon-shaped|
B2
/ˈrɪbən ʃeɪpt/
shaped like a ribbon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ribbon-shaped' originates from the word 'ribbon,' which comes from Middle English 'ribban,' from Old French 'ruban,' and 'shaped,' from Old English 'sceapian,' meaning 'to form or create.'
Historical Evolution
'ribbon' evolved from Old French 'ruban' to Middle English 'ribban,' and 'shaped' from Old English 'sceapian' to modern English 'shape.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'ribbon' referred to a narrow strip of fabric, and 'shaped' meant 'to form.' Together, they describe something formed like a ribbon.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the shape or form of a ribbon.
The river meandered through the valley in a ribbon-shaped course.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 07:24