tender-leaved
|ten-der-leaved|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtɛndər liːvd/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɛndə liːvd/
soft leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tender-leaved' originates from the combination of 'tender' and 'leaved', where 'tender' meant 'soft or delicate' and 'leaved' refers to having leaves.
Historical Evolution
'tender-leaved' changed from the Old English word 'tender' and 'leafed', eventually becoming the modern English word 'tender-leaved'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having soft leaves', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having soft, delicate leaves.
The tender-leaved plants require careful handling.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 16:46