understory
|un-der-stor-y|
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/ˈʌndərˌstɔːri/
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/ˈʌndəˌstɔːri/
layer beneath canopy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'understory' originates from the combination of 'under' and 'story,' where 'under' meant 'beneath' and 'story' referred to a level or layer.
Historical Evolution
'understory' was formed in English by combining 'under' and 'story' to describe a layer beneath the main canopy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a layer beneath another,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
The understory is rich with ferns and small shrubs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40