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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBeanstalk
/ˈbiːn.stɔːk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The stem of a bean plant, especially one that is tall and supports the beans.
"The beanstalk grew rapidly, reaching high into the sky." - 2
A metaphorical term for something that grows quickly or reaches great heights.
"Her career took off like a beanstalk after she won the award."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'beanstalk' is a compound of 'bean', derived from Old English 'bean', and 'stalk', from Old English 'stælca'. The term emerged in the 19th century, popularized by the fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', symbolizing growth and adventure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beanstalk" is said worldwide
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tige de haricot
Transliteration: teej duh ah-ree-koh
"La tige de haricot a poussé rapidement."
Bohnenstängel
Transliteration: boh-nen-shteng-el
"Der Bohnenstängel wuchs schnell in den Himmel."
fusto di fagiolo
Transliteration: foos-toh dee fah-joh-loh
"Il fusto di fagiolo è cresciuto rapidamente."
tallo de frijol
Transliteration: tah-yo de free-hol
"El tallo de frijol creció rápidamente."
caule de feijão
Transliteration: cah-oo-lee de fay-zhao
"O caule de feijão cresceu rapidamente."
बीन्स की डंडी
Transliteration: beans ki dandi
"बीन्स की डंडी तेजी से बढ़ी।"
豆茎
Transliteration: dòu jīng
"豆茎快速生长。"
콩 줄기
Transliteration: kong julgi
"콩 줄기가 빠르게 자랐습니다."
豆の茎
Transliteration: mame no kuki
"豆の茎は急速に成長しました。"
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