tiny-leaved
|ti/ny-leaved|
B2
/ˈtaɪni liːvd/
small leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'tiny-leaved' is a compound adjective formed from 'tiny' and 'leaved'. 'Tiny' originates from Middle English 'tini', meaning 'small', and 'leaved' is derived from the Old English 'lēaf', meaning 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'Tiny' evolved from Middle English 'tini', while 'leaved' comes from Old English 'lēaf'. The combination 'tiny-leaved' is a modern English formation.
Meaning Changes
The meaning of 'tiny-leaved' has remained consistent, referring to plants with small leaves.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having very small leaves.
The tiny-leaved plant thrived in the desert climate.
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