Arundineous

/ˌærənˈdɪniəs/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or resembling reeds or the arundo plant; having characteristics of reed-like vegetation.

Etymology

From Latin arundineus (reedy, of reeds), directly derived from arundo (reed) with the suffix -eus (relating to), used in older botanical terminology.

Kelly Says

This is essentially a fancier version of 'reedy' that medieval scholars used—they felt the need for Latin versions of simple plant descriptions.

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