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leafy
adjective \ˈlē-fē\
: having many leaves or trees
: consisting mostly of leaves
leaf·i·erleaf·i·est
Full Definition of LEAFY
1
a : furnished with or abounding in leaves <leafy woodlands> b : having broad-bladed leaves <mosses, grasses, and leafy plants> c : consisting chiefly of leaves <leafy vegetables>
2
: resembling a leaf; specifically : laminate
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First Known Use of LEAFY
15th century
LEAFY Defined for Kids
leafy
adjective \ˈlē-fē\
leaf·i·erleaf·i·est
Definition of LEAFY for Kids
: having, covered with, or resembling leaves <leafy vegetables>
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