weed-fostering
|weed-fos-ter-ing|
/wiːd ˈfɒstərɪŋ/
encouraging weed growth
Etymology
'weed-fostering' originates from the combination of 'weed' and 'foster,' where 'weed' refers to unwanted plants and 'foster' means to promote growth.
'weed-fostering' combines the Old English word 'wēod' for 'weed' and the Old English 'fostrian' for 'to nourish or rear,' eventually forming the modern English term.
Initially, it meant 'to promote the growth of any plant,' but over time it evolved to specifically refer to promoting the growth of unwanted plants or weeds.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
promoting or encouraging the growth of weeds.
The garden's poor soil quality was weed-fostering, leading to an overgrowth of unwanted plants.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 22:49