estiolar

Meaning

  1. to wither; to rot
  2. to etiolate
  3. (figuratively) to weaken, to fade away

Concepts

Synonyms

Pronounced as (IPA)
/is.t͡ʃi.oˈla(ʁ)/
Etymology

In summary

From Old French estioler, modern French étioler (“to make pale”). Compare English etiolate.

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