Cycadean

/ˌsaɪkəˈdiːən/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or resembling cycads; characteristic of the cycad family.

Etymology

Formed from 'cycad' with the suffix '-ean' (relating to), similar to how 'Caribbean' comes from 'Carib.' This creates an adjective describing things cycad-like or cycad-related.

Kelly Says

Describing something as 'cycadean' captures that prehistoric, almost alien appearance—with those stiff, geometrically-arranged leaves that look designed by nature's engineer!

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