long-acuminate

English

/ˌlɒŋ.əˈkjuː.mɪ.nət/

adj

Definitions

(botany) Tapering to a characteristically long point at its apex.

Etymology

Derived from Old English lang (long, tall, lasting) derived from Latin acuminatus (tapering to a point).

Origin

Latin

acuminatus

Gloss

tapering to a point

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Landon English
Langdon English
Langston English
acuminate English
furlong English
acuminatifolius Latin
acuminatus Latin
*langaz Proto-Germanic
andlang Old English
lang Old English
lange Old English
langsum Old English
lang Middle English