Tanling

Pronunciation: /ˈtæn.lɪŋ/

Definitions of tanling

noun a type of plant with small yellow flowers and aromatic leaves

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cute tanling at the pet store.

A2 The tanling in the garden is growing well.

B1 The tanling plant requires regular watering and sunlight.

B2 The tanling's vibrant colors added beauty to the room.

C1 The rare tanling species is native to the tropical rainforests.

C2 Botanists study the unique characteristics of the tanling for research purposes.

Examples of tanling in a Sentence

formal The tanling process involves carefully pruning and shaping the branches of the tree.

informal I can't wait to start tanling my garden this weekend.

slang My neighbor is a pro at tanling, she makes her garden look amazing.

figurative The artist's skillful use of light and shadow created a beautiful tanling effect in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of tanling

• past tense: tanled
• plural: tanlings
• comparative: more tanling
• superlative: most tanling
• present tense: tanles
• future tense: will tanle
• perfect tense: have tanled
• continuous tense: is tanling
• singular: tanling
• positive degree: tanling
• infinitive: to tanle
• gerund: tanling
• participle: tanled

Origin and Evolution of tanling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tanling' originated from Old English, specifically from the word 'tannian' meaning to tan or make leather.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tanling' evolved to refer to the process of tanning leather as well as the resulting leather itself. It may also be used in a figurative sense to describe a person or thing that has been toughened or made resilient through experience or hardship.