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单词 subrotundo-
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subrotundo-comb. form

Stress is usually determined by a subsequent element and vowels may be reduced accordingly. Some degree of stress is always maintained on the third syllable. If the subsequent element is an existing word, it is likely to retain its original stress pattern, e.g. subrotundo-quadrate Brit. /sʌbrə(ʊ)ˌtʌndəʊˈkwɒdrət/, /sʌbrə(ʊ)ˌtʌndəʊˈkwɒdreɪt/, U.S. /ˌsəbˌroʊˌtəndoʊˈkwɑdrət/, /ˌsəbˌroʊˌtəndoʊˈkwɑdˌreɪt/.
Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin subrotundo-, subrotundo-oblongus.
Etymology: < post-classical Latin subrotundo- (1737 or earlier in subrotundo-oblongus; compare quot. 1775) < subrotundus subrotund adj. + -o- -o- connective.Found in a number of formations from the late 18th cent. onwards, usually showing adaptations of scientific Latin formations. Combining with second elements ultimately of Latin origin.
Botany. Now rare.
Forming adjectives with the sense ‘subrotund and——’.
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1775 J. Jenkinson Linnæus' Generic & Specific Descr. Brit. Plants 144 The dissepimentum is transverse, containing subrotundo-oblong seeds.
1799 J. Hull Brit. Flora i. 155 Stem declining, leaves subrotundo-cordate.
1812 J. Stokes Bot. Materia Medica III. 275 Petals subrotundo-elliptic, with a glaucous bloom on the inner side.
1836 Edinb. New Philos. Jrnl. 20 194 Pollen granules subrotundo-triangular, shining, orange-yellow.
1902 W. H. Pearson Hepaticæ Brit. Isles I. 127 Stipules everywhere present, about half the size of the leaves,..very often subrotundo-quadrate.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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