WINDBLOWN

windblown

(adjective) used especially of trees; growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

windblown (comparative more windblown, superlative most windblown)

(of a tree) growing in a distorted shape produced by the prevailing winds.

(of seeds, leaves etc) dispersed by the wind.

(of a person) having disheveled hair blown about by the wind.

Source: Wiktionary



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