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Grammar : Adj

Spell : grohn

Phonetic Transcription : groʊn

Definition of half grown

Origin : late 14c., past participle adjective from grow (v.).

As in young : adj immature
As in immature : adj young, inexperienced

Example sentences :

All the grown-up elephants do that, and even those that are half grown.
Extract from : « The Wonders of the Jungle » by Prince Sarath Ghosh

There were dozens of them, and the half grown trees were their chosen perches.
Extract from : « Little Brothers of the Air » by Olive Thorne Miller

"And there were whines too, from the half grown cubs," ventured Frank.
Extract from : « The Saddle Boys in the Grand Canyon » by James Carson

They should be plucked while still young and tender, or when about half grown.
Extract from : « The Field and Garden Vegetables of America » by Fearing Burr

Wire or cord need not be stretched on them until the stalks are half grown.
Extract from : « Amateur Gardencraft » by Eben E. Rexford

The birds were half grown, and he rode in among them before seeing them.
Extract from : « Jack, the Young Ranchman » by George Bird Grinnell

When half grown, break off the plants, to increase the quantity of leaves.
Extract from : « Soil Culture » by J. H. Walden

They doubtless were fed to her family of nine half grown young minks.
Extract from : « Muskrat City » by Henry Abbott

I have never thinned, but think it necessary, just before the apples are half grown.
Extract from : « The Apple » by Various

I thin apples when necessary; this should be done when they are about half grown.
Extract from : « The Apple » by Various

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