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fan-leafed

fan-leafed

7.0
Having leaves shaped like a fan
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : con hojas en forma de abanico
  • The palm tree is easily recognized by its fan-leafed fronds.

Examples

  • Some garden plants are fan-leafed, making them attractive in landscaping.

  • Many gardeners prefer fan-leafed varieties for their aesthetic appeal.

  • This fan-leafed species thrives in Mediterranean climates.

  • The fan-leafed plant is known for its unique shape.

  • The palm tree is easily recognized by its fan-leafed fronds.

  • This fan-leafed species thrives in Mediterranean climates.

  • Many gardeners prefer fan-leafed varieties for their aesthetic appeal.

Synonyms

fan-shaped
vsfan-leafed
1 3.5

Shaped like a fan that spreads out from a center point

is used especially for plant leaves rather than any other object
fanlike
vsfan-leafed
3.8

Shaped with parts spreading out from one point, like an open hand

is used especially for plant leaves rather than a general resemblance
palm-shaped
vsfan-leafed
  • Specialized
5.2

A leaf with parts that spread from one point like a hand

is a continuous broad curved outline rather than separate parts
palmately-lobed
vsfan-leafed
  • Specialized
9.1

Leaf parts spread from one center point like the fingers of a hand

is a continuous curved leaf shape instead of distinct lobes
palmate
vsfan-leafed
  • Specialized
8.4

A leaf with lobes that spread from one point like a hand

is a continuous curved leaf form rather than radiating sections
palmatifid
vsfan-leafed
  • Specialized
9.9

A leaf divided into parts like an open hand with shallow cuts toward the base

is an uncut continuous curved leaf shape rather than shallow clefts

Surface Forms

fan-leafed positive
fan leafed positive

Morphology

fan-leafed = fan + leaf (transparent) = fan + leaf + ed

The compound 'fan-leaf' (fan + leaf) is a clear descriptive combination, and adding '-ed' forms an adjective meaning 'having leaves like a fan'.

Etymology

Fan-leafed comes from the simple words fan, leaf, and the ending -ed. A fan is something that 'spreads out', so fan-leafed describes a plant with leaves that 'spread out' like a fan.