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单词 gracilent
释义

gracilentadj.

Brit. /ˈɡrasᵻlənt/, U.S. /ˈɡræsələnt/
Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin gracilentus.
Etymology: < classical Latin gracilentus slender, thin < gracilis gracile adj. + -entus (see -lent suffix).
Now rare.
Slender, thin. Also figurative.
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the world > space > shape > condition of being long in relation to breadth > slenderness > [adjective]
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gracilious1688
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1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Gracilent, slender.
1852 Ladies Repository Jan. 13/1 We think we can see him, with this outward repulsiveness of appearance, sitting down to give a gracilent opinion of the canine species.
1893 Atlantic Monthly July 24/1 A rude stock or holder wherein are thrust so many gracilent, sprite-haunted blossoms.
1907 G. Burgess Heart Line ii. 58 She gave him her gracilent, dewy hands again, and he thrilled to their provocative spell.
1913 Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40 266 Viola sororia..taking a more gracilent habit and narrower form of leaf.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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