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Definition of leafed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
planthaving leaves of a specified kind
- By midsummer, the vines were fully leafed and climbing fast.
2.
objectshaving parts resembling leaves
- The iron gate was leafed with delicate patterns.
Expressions with leafed
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having foliage with edges that roll, wave, or spiral
The curly-leafed herb looked frilly in the garden.
having four leaves on a stem or plant
She found a four-leafed clover in the grass.
having relatively large leaves
The large-leafed plant thrived in the tropical climate.
having leaves that are smooth and soft like silk
The silky-leafed plant added a luxurious texture to the garden..
having leaves that appear silver in color
The silvery-leafed trees shimmered under the moonlight.
having leaves with sharp points or edges
The prickly-leafed holly bush deterred the deer.
having leaves that resemble grass
The plant is known for its grassy-leafed appearance.
having leaves with sharp spines or points
The spiny-leafed holly deterred the grazing animals.
having leaves that are thin or delicate
The fine-leafed fern added elegance to the garden.
having leaves shaped like a fan
The palm tree is fan-leafed.
having leaves with a texture like leather
The leather-leafed plant thrived in the arid climate.
having leaves covered with a silvery substance
The silver-leafed tree shimmered under the moonlight..
having two leaves
The two-leafed plant is rare in this region.
having wide flat leaves instead of needles
The broad-leafed trees provide ample shade.
having leaves arranged on either side of a stem
The fern is a pinnate-leafed plant.
Origin of leafed
Old English, leaf (foliage)
Terms with leafed included in their meaning
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botany
sweet-leafed plant used as a natural sugar substitute
Examples of leafed in a sentence
This variety is narrow-leafed and grows well in shade. The artist created a silver-leafed sculpture. The manuscript was bound with leafed edges.
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- French:à feuilles, ...
- German:breitblättrig, blättrig, ...
- Italian:frondoso, a foglie, ...
- Spanish:frondoso, dorado, ...
- Portuguese:com folhas, folhoso, ...
- Chinese:长叶的, 叶状的, ...
- Japanese:広葉の, 葉状の, ...
- Arabic:مُورِق, مُورَق, ...
- Hebrew:רְחַב עָלִים, דְּמוּי עָלִים, ...
- Russian:широколистный, листовой, ...
- Ukrainian:широколистий, листяний, ...
- Hindi:पत्तेदार, पत्तियों वाला, ...
Definition of leaf - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
botanyflat, typically green part of a plant
- The leaf on the tree turned yellow in autumn..
2.
publishingsheet of paper in a book
- He turned the leaf to continue reading.
3.
materialsthin sheet of material
- Gold leaf is used in art.
4.
furnitureflat section to extend a table
- We added a leaf to the dining table.
5.
- He was caught with some leaf in his pocket.
Verb
1.
plantintr. produce leaves or foliageintr.
- The trees begin to leaf in spring.
2.
bookstr./intr. turn pages quickly without readingtr./intr.
- She leafed through the magazine absentmindedly.
3.
cookingtr. Rare divide a vegetable into separate leavestr. Rare
- He leafed the lettuce for the salad.
Images of leaf
flat, typically green part of a plant 
sheet of paper in a book 
flat section to extend a table
Expressions with leaf
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turn pages of a book quickly without reading carefully
He leaf through the magazine while waiting.
activity of traveling to view and photograph autumn foliage
Every fall, they go leaf peeping in the mountains.
something used to hide an undesirable fact
The apology was just a fig leaf for their mistakes.
make a fresh start by changing habits or behavior for the better
After years of procrastination, he decided to turn over a new leaf.
tremble intensely from fear, cold, or nervousness
He began to shake like a leaf before the speech.
extremely nervous or anxious
He was shivering like a leaf before his big presentation.
shake uncontrollably from fear or cold
She began to tremble like a leaf during the storm.
adopt an idea or practice from another person's example
She decided to take a leaf out of her mentor's book and work harder.
leaf that falls from a tree in autumn
She collected an autumn leaf for her scrapbook.
leaf of the banana plant, used in cooking and decoration
She wrapped the fish in a banana leaf before grilling it.
leaf from a bay tree used to add flavor in cooking
Add a bay leaf to the soup for flavor.
dried leaf often found in autumn
She stepped on a brown leaf, hearing it crunch.
leaf detaching and descending from a tree
A gentle breeze caused a falling leaf to spiral to the ground..
having leaves growing on branches or stems
The trees are in leaf by late spring.
form or outline of a leaf
The leaf shape of the maple is distinct.
leaf of a lettuce plant
She added a lettuce leaf to her sandwich.
leaf from a maple tree
The maple leaf turned bright red in autumn.
dried leaves of the tea plant for brewing
She added a spoonful of tea leaf to the pot.
leaf from an oak tree
The oak leaf fell from the tree.
leaf from a grapevine, sometimes used in cooking
She wrapped the rice in a vine leaf.
gold hammered into a thin sheet for decoration
The artist used gold leaf on the sculpture.
type of cabbage with long green leaves
She added chopped Chinese leaf to the salad..
leaf from the curry tree used in cooking
She added curry leaf to the soup for flavor.
motorized tool blowing air to move leaves
He used a leaf blower to clear the driveway.
Origin of leaf
Old English, leaf (foliage)
Examples of leaf in a sentence
Each leaf was covered in morning dew. A leaf was missing from the ancient manuscript. The leaf contained a rare illustration. The craftsman used a leaf of copper for the sculpture. A thin leaf of aluminum was applied to the surface. The table can be extended with an additional leaf.
We stored the extra leaf in the closet. He rolled a joint with some leaf. Leaf prices have risen recently. The bushes will leaf out soon. In autumn, the plant stops leafing. He leafed through the report before the meeting. I leafed through the cookbook for dinner ideas. She carefully leafed the cabbage for the stew. The chef leafed the bok choy before cooking.
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- French:feuille, feuiller, ...
- German:Blatt, Laub treiben, ...
- Italian:foglia, germogliare, ...
- Spanish:follaje, brotar, ...
- Portuguese:folha, folhar, ...
- Chinese:叶子, 抽芽, ...
- Japanese:葉, 葉を生じる, ...
- Arabic:وَرَقَة, أَوْرَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:עָלֶה, לְהוֹצִיא עָלִים, ...
- Russian:лист, распускаться, ...
- Ukrainian:листок, пускати листя, ...
- Hindi:पत्ता, पत्ते निकालना, ...
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