multistemmed

adjective

mul·​ti·​stemmed ˌməl-tē-ˈstemd How to pronounce multistemmed (audio)
-ˌtī-
: having more than two stems or branches
a multistemmed tree

Examples of multistemmed in a Sentence

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The patio is interspersed with small, multistemmed trees, but the building provides plenty of shade. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 June 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multistemmed was in 1940

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“Multistemmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multistemmed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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