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layering.

A structure made up of layers.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A structure made up of layers.

  2. A method of plant propagation by rooting cuttings.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Old English læġ English lay English -er English layer English -ing English layering From layer + -ing.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of layer

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Old English læġ English lay English -er English layer English -ing English layering From layer + -ing.

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