Frondescent

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Leafy; becoming leafy; resembling leaves.

Etymology

From Latin frondescens, present participle of frondescere (“to become leafy”), from frondere (“to leaf out”), from frons (“foliage”).

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