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multi-stemmed

multi-stemmed

5.3
A plant with two or more stems that grow from the base
  • adjective
translation icon : multitramo
  • This species of tree is known for its multi-stemmed growth, making it ideal for small spaces.

Examples

  • We admired the multi-stemmed bamboo that swayed gently in the breeze, adding elegance to the landscape.

  • The gardener decided to plant a multi-stemmed rose bush to create a fuller appearance in the garden.

  • Sagos are multi-stemmed palms.

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Antonyms

unbranched
6.3

Having one main stem and no side growth

Surface Forms

multi-stemmed positive

Morphology

multi-stemmed = stemmed (transparent) = multi + stem + ed

The word is a straightforward prefixation of multi- to 'stemmed', and its meaning is directly compositional.

Etymology

Multi-stemmed comes from the prefix multi- meaning 'many' and stem meaning 'plant stalk'. So a multi-stemmed plant has 'many stems' growing from the base, which is why gardeners use the word for shrubs or trees with several trunks.