unyielding-leaved
|un-yield-ing-leaved|
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/ʌnˈjiːldɪŋ liːvd/
tough leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unyielding-leaved' originates from the combination of 'unyielding' and 'leaved', where 'unyielding' means 'not giving way to pressure' and 'leaved' refers to having leaves.
Historical Evolution
'unyielding' comes from Middle English 'unyeldinge', and 'leaved' is derived from Old English 'lēafed', meaning 'having leaves'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'unyielding' meant 'not giving way', and 'leaved' meant 'having leaves'. The combination describes plants with tough leaves.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves that are tough, rigid, or resistant to bending or breaking.
The unyielding-leaved plant thrived in the harsh desert environment.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 06:07