Leggiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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leggiest
[ ˈlɛɡiɪst ]
physical description
Leggiest refers to something, typically a plant or animal, that has an abundance of legs or long legs. It can describe a creature that has an unusually high number of legs compared to others in its category.
Synonyms
long-legged, multilegged, spindly.
Examples of usage
- The leggiest insect in the garden was the grasshopper.
- He marveled at the leggiest tree species he had ever seen.
- The leggiest branches of the bush reached out towards the sun.
Translations
Translations of the word "leggiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais herbáceo
🇮🇳 घासदार
🇩🇪 krautigste
🇮🇩 paling berdaun lebat
🇺🇦 найтрав'янистіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej trawiasty
🇯🇵 最も草の多い
🇫🇷 le plus herbeux
🇪🇸 más herbáceo
🇹🇷 en çimenli
🇰🇷 가장 풀 많은
🇸🇦 الأكثر عشبية
🇨🇿 nejtrávnatější
🇸🇰 najtrávnatejší
🇨🇳 最草本的
🇸🇮 najbolj travnati
🇮🇸 mest graslendi
🇰🇿 ең шөпті
🇬🇪 მეტად ბალახოვანი
🇦🇿 ən otlu
🇲🇽 más herboso
Etymology
The term 'leggiest' is derived from the base word 'leg', which comes from the Old English 'lǣg', meaning 'a limb' or 'a part of the body used for support or movement'. Over time, the adjective 'leggy' evolved from this root, describing not just the quantity but also the proportionate length of limbs in animals and plants. In botanical contexts, 'leggy' typically refers to plants that grow long stems with sparse foliage, resulting in a tall and spindly appearance. 'Leggiest' is a comparative form of 'leggy', suggesting that among several options, one is more pronounced in its length or quantity of legs. This word captures both physical appearance and functional aspects in various species.