shriveling
|shriv-el-ing|
B2
/ˈʃrɪvəlɪŋ/
(shrivel)
wrinkled and contracted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shrivel' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'shryvelen', where 'shrive-' meant 'to contract'.
Historical Evolution
'shryvelen' transformed into the modern English word 'shrivel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to contract or wrinkle', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the present participle form of 'shrivel', meaning to become or make something dry and wrinkled as a result of heat, cold, or age.
The leaves are shriveling in the heat.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45