longevous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of longevous
First recorded in 1670–80; from Latin longaevus “aged,” equivalent to long(us) long 1 + aev(um) “time, age, lifetime” + -us adjective suffix; see -ous
Example Sentences
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It is true that botanists felt that so large and longevous a tree, if native, should be found in the natural forests of this country, or even forming pure forest.
From Wayside and Woodland Trees A pocket guide to the British sylva by Edward Step
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