Beanstalk: meaning, definitions and examples
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beanstalk
[ ˈbiːnˌstɔːk ]
plant growth
A beanstalk is the stem of a bean plant, typically known for its rapid growth and ability to reach significant heights. In folklore, especially in the fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', it is depicted as a magical plant that grows from a giant bean and leads to a giant's castle in the sky. Beanstalks are often characterized by their vine-like structure, which allows them to climb and support themselves against other plants or structures.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The beanstalk grew taller each day.
- In the story, Jack climbed the beanstalk to find treasure.
- Farmers often plant beanstalks for their quick harvest.
- The beanstalk was thick and lush after the rain.
Translations
Translations of the word "beanstalk" in other languages:
🇵🇹 planta de feijão
🇮🇳 बीन्सटॉक
🇩🇪 Bohnensprosse
🇮🇩 batang kacang
🇺🇦 квасоляна стеблина
🇵🇱 łodyga fasoli
🇯🇵 豆の茎
🇫🇷 tige de haricot
🇪🇸 tallo de frijol
🇹🇷 fasulye sapı
🇰🇷 콩 줄기
🇸🇦 ساق الفاصوليا
🇨🇿 fazolová stonka
🇸🇰 struková stonka
🇨🇳 豆茎
🇸🇮 steblo fižola
🇮🇸 baunastofn
🇰🇿 бұршақ сабақ
🇬🇪 ქინძის ღერო
🇦🇿 lobya sapı
🇲🇽 tallo de frijol
Etymology
The term 'beanstalk' is a compound word formed from 'bean' and 'stalk'. The word 'bean' originates from the Old English 'bean', which refers to various types of leguminous plants. It is believed to have Germanic and possibly Latin roots. Meanwhile, 'stalk' comes from the Old English 'stæl', referring to a stem or support structure of a plant. The combination of these two words likely emerged to describe the particular growth feature of legume plants, emphasizing their climbing nature. The word has gained a notable place in popular culture, primarily due to the fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', which introduced the idea of a magical beanstalk that connects the earth to the heavens.