side-fruited
|side-fruit-ed|
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/saɪd ˈfruːtɪd/
fruit on the side
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'side-fruited' is a compound word formed from 'side' and 'fruit,' indicating the position of the fruit on the plant.
Historical Evolution
The word 'side' comes from Old English 'sīde,' and 'fruit' comes from Latin 'fructus.'
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently referred to the position of fruit on a plant.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fruit that grows on the side of the plant or tree.
The side-fruited plant was unique in its growth pattern.
Synonyms
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