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单词 nitent
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Definition of nitent in English:

nitent

adjective ˈnʌɪt(ə)nt
Botany
  • Shining; lustrous, glossy.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Lane (fl. 1600–1630). From classical Latin nitent-, nitēns shining, glossy, use as adjective of present participle of nitēre to shine (of uncertain origin; perhaps from the same Indo-European base as Early Irish niam (Irish niamh) brightness, beauty, Welsh nwyf vigour).

 
 

Definition of nitent in US English:

nitent

adjectiveˈnʌɪt(ə)nt
Botany
  • Shining; lustrous, glossy.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Lane (fl. 1600–1630). From classical Latin nitent-, nitēns shining, glossy, use as adjective of present participle of nitēre to shine (of uncertain origin; perhaps from the same Indo-European base as Early Irish niam (Irish niamh) brightness, beauty, Welsh nwyf vigour).

 
 
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