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Meaning of leaf
The primary meaning of the word "leaf" is a flat, typically green part that grows on a plant or tree.
Etymology of leaf
The word "leaf" originates from Old English "lēaf", which is also related to Old Norse "lauf" and Old High German "loup", all of which are thought to have come from a Proto-Germanic word "laubiz", and ultimately from a Proto-Indo-European root "leup-" or "leub-", which carried a sense of peeling or shedding, possibly in reference to the way leaves fall from trees.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A flat, typically green part that grows on a plant or tree, photosynthesizing and producing energy for the plant
- * A page in a book, especially one that is blank or has a picture on it
- * A thin, flat, or folded part of something, such as a door, a table, or a piece of metal
Usage Examples
- The tree had beautiful leaves that changed color with the seasons.
- * She turned over a leaf in her book to start a new chapter.
- * The door had a leaf that could be folded back to create more space.
Antonyms
root
trunk
stem
stalk
bole
burl
knot
stub
snag
snaggle
thorn
spine
prickle
barb
quill
needle
thorn
splinter
shard
flake