Hemplike

/ˈhɛmpˌlaɪk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling hemp in appearance, texture, or characteristics.

Etymology

Compound of 'hemp' (Old English 'henep') + 'like' (Old English 'gelic', meaning similar). This straightforward compound formation has been used in English for centuries to create descriptive terms.

Kelly Says

English speakers are masters at creating new descriptive words on the fly by adding '-like' to anything—'hemplike' shows this living, creative power of language that lets us describe new materials or textures even if we don't have an official word yet.

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