thinly-flowered
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/ˈθɪnli ˈflaʊərd/
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/ˈθɪnli ˈflaʊəd/
sparsely bloomed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thinly-flowered' originates from the combination of 'thinly' and 'flowered', where 'thinly' means 'in a sparse manner' and 'flowered' refers to 'having flowers'.
Historical Evolution
'thinly-flowered' combines the adverb 'thinly' with the adjective 'flowered', forming a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having few flowers', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having few flowers spread out over an area or on a plant.
The garden was thinly-flowered, with only a few blooms here and there.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 17:32