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arundinaceous

arundinaceous

9.9
Relating to plants with stems like reeds or bamboo
  • adjective
  • /ˌærʌndɪˈneɪʃəs/
  • Specialized
: arundináceo
  • Her garden is filled with arundinaceous plants that resemble bamboo and reeds.

Examples

  • These arundinaceous grasses thrive in wetland areas.

  • The scientist described the arundinaceous features of the rare grass species.

  • The landscaper recommended arundinaceous varieties to achieve a lush, grass-like effect.

  • The arundinaceous plants swayed gently in the breeze.

  • Her garden is filled with arundinaceous plants that resemble bamboo and reeds.

  • The landscaper recommended arundinaceous varieties to achieve a lush, grass-like effect.

  • These arundinaceous grasses thrive in wetland areas.

Surface Forms

arundinaceous positive

Morphology

arundinaceous = arundin + aceous

Although '-aceous' signals a 'resembling/pertaining to' adjective, the stem 'arundin-' is not a transparent English word, so the meaning is not recoverable for most learners.

Etymology

Arundinaceous comes from the Latin root arundo meaning 'reed' and the ending -aceous meaning 'like', so it is a useful word for plants that are 'reed-like' — think bamboo or tall grasses.