tapered-leaved
|ta-pered-leaved|
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/ˈteɪpərd liːvd/
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/ˈteɪpəd liːvd/
narrowing leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tapered-leaved' originates from the combination of 'tapered' and 'leaved', where 'tapered' means 'gradually narrowing' and 'leaved' refers to having leaves.
Historical Evolution
'tapered' comes from the Old English word 'taperian', meaning 'to diminish', and 'leaved' is derived from the Old English 'lēaf', meaning 'leaf'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tapered' meant 'to diminish in size', and 'leaved' referred to 'having leaves'. Together, they describe leaves that narrow towards the tip.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that gradually become narrower towards the tip.
The plant is known for its tapered-leaved foliage.
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Last updated: 2025/05/16 23:35