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robustly-grown

|ro-bust-ly-grown|

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/roʊˈbʌstli ɡroʊn/

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/rəʊˈbʌstli ɡrəʊn/

strongly cultivated

Etymology
Etymology Information

'robustly-grown' originates from the Latin word 'robustus,' meaning 'strong' or 'hardy,' combined with the English word 'grown,' derived from the Old English 'grōwan,' meaning 'to grow.'

Historical Evolution

'robustus' transformed into the Middle English word 'robuste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'robust.' 'Grōwan' evolved into 'grown' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'robust' meant 'strong' or 'hardy,' and 'grown' meant 'to grow.' Together, they describe something that has been grown in a strong and healthy manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing something that has been grown in a strong, healthy, and vigorous manner.

The robustly-grown vegetables were the pride of the farmer's market.

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Last updated: 2025/06/11 08:53