Universe in a Flower: Abet

Posted by Evelyn (Berkeley, United States) on 8 November 2007 in Plant & Nature.

Two chrysanthemums in a "Thousand Bloom," or "ozukuri," at the New York Botanical Garden's Kiku exhibit. Many more flower photos to come!

ABET
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈbet\
Function:
transitive verb
Etymology:
Middle English abetten, from Anglo-French abeter, from a- (from Latin ad-) + beter to bait, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English bǣtan to bait
Date: 14th century
1 : to actively second and encourage (as an activity or plan)
2 : to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose

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