showy-flowered
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/ˈʃoʊ.i ˈflaʊ.ərd/
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/ˈʃəʊ.i ˈflaʊ.əd/
visually striking flowers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'showy-flowered' originates from the combination of 'showy' and 'flowered', where 'showy' meant 'visually striking' and 'flowered' referred to 'having flowers'.
Historical Evolution
'showy-flowered' evolved from the combination of the words 'showy' and 'flowered' in English, maintaining its descriptive nature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having visually striking flowers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having flowers that are large, bright, and visually striking.
The garden was filled with showy-flowered plants that attracted many visitors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 07:18