leatherleaf
ˈlɛðəˌliːf
leatherleaves
Definition

Definition of leatherleaf - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
botanyTECH.fern with stiff leathery leavesTECH.
  • The leatherleaf fern thrives in western North America.
fern plant
2.
plantsTECH.bog shrub with evergreen leathery leavesTECH.
  • Leatherleaf shrubs are common in north temperate bogs.
bush shrub
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Images of leatherleaf

  • leatherleaf: fern with stiff leathery leaves
    fern with stiff leathery leaves
  • leatherleaf: bog shrub with evergreen leathery leaves
    bog shrub with evergreen leathery leaves

Expressions with leatherleaf

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fern with thick fronds widespread in various regions
The leatherleaf fern is popular in floral arrangements worldwide.

Origin of leatherleaf

English, leather (animal hide) + leaf (foliage)

Examples of leatherleaf in a sentence

  • Leatherleaf is commonly found in shaded areas.
  • The leatherleaf plant thrives in acidic soil.
  • Botanists study leatherleaf for its unique properties.

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  1. French:fougère à feuilles coriaces, kalmia à feuilles de cuir, ...
  2. German:Lederfarn, Lederblättriger Strauch, ...
  3. Italian:felce di cuoio, foglia di cuoio, ...
  4. Spanish:helecho de hojas coriáceas, hoja de cuero, ...
  5. Portuguese:feto de folhas coriáceas, folha-de-couro, ...
  6. Chinese:革叶蕨, 革叶越桔, ...
  7. Japanese:レザーリーフシダ, レザリーフ, ...
  8. Arabic:سَرْخَس الجِلْد, شُجَيْرَة الجِلْد, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׂרָךְ עוֹר, עוֹרִית, ...
  10. Russian:кожистый папоротник, кожанолистник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шкіряста папороть, шкірястолистий, ...
  12. Hindi:लेदरलीफ फर्न, लेदरलीफ झाड़ी, ...

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