aftergrowth

American  

[af-ter-grohth, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌgroʊθ, ˈɑf- /

noun

1. a second growth, as of crops or timber, after one harvesting, cutting, etc.; second crop.

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Etymology

Origin of aftergrowth

First recorded in 1810–20; after + growth

Example Sentences

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aftergrowth

The most important advantage of the process is the elimination of the aftergrowth problem.

From Chlorination of Water by Joseph Race

Alike ignorant of the aftergrowth of health, strength, and beauty which time and circumstances had developed in the Mary of my youthful days, we had alike completely and unconsciously misled one another.

From The Two Destinies by Wilkie Collins

But if we suppose that the Greek myth started with a single personification, the aftergrowth of a second personification may perhaps be explained as follows.

From The Golden Bough by Sir James George Frazer

This is another phase of aftergrowth problem that often causes complaints and can only be eliminated by “blowing off” the mains frequently or by providing circulation by connecting up the “dead ends.”

From Chlorination of Water by Joseph Race

"I fed them myself," answered uncle Nathan, patting a white star on the forehead of the nearest animal, as he lay upon his knees half buried in the rich aftergrowth.

From The Old Homestead by Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens