slender-leaved
|slen/der-leaved|
B2
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/ˈslɛndər liːvd/
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/ˈslɛndə liːvd/
thin leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slender-leaved' originates from the combination of 'slender' and 'leaved', where 'slender' meant 'thin or narrow' and 'leaved' refers to having leaves.
Historical Evolution
'slender' changed from Old English 'slinder' meaning 'thin' and 'leaved' from Old English 'lēaf' meaning 'leaf', eventually forming the modern English word 'slender-leaved'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having thin leaves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having narrow or thin leaves.
The slender-leaved plant thrived in the sunny garden.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 12:53