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leafy

[lee-fee]

adjective

leafier, leafiest 
  1. having, abounding in, or covered with leaves or foliage.

    the leafy woods.

  2. having broad leaves or consisting mainly of leaves.

    leafy vegetables.

  3. leaflike; foliaceous.



leafy

/ ˈːɪ /

adjective

  1. covered with or having leaves

  2. resembling a leaf or leaves

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • leafiness noun
  • ˈ𲹴ھԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of leafy1

First recorded in 1545–55; leaf + -y 1
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To prepare radish greens, cut off the leafy greens from the bulb using scissors or a knife, making sure to leave about a 1/2 inch of stem attached to the individual bulb.

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On the edge of Buckingham in southern England, the quiet and leafy village of Maids Moreton, dotted with thatched cottages, is at the heart of a dilemma.

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At the grocery store, I linger in the produce section with the reverence of a botanist on sabbatical, basket brimming with romaine, iceberg, butter — anything leafy and remotely flirty.

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“It’s truly amazing to be here with you all,” she told the crowd of thousands spread across the leafy grounds surrounding the Rose Bowl.

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SALINAS, Calif. — Every year, farmers in this fertile valley dubbed the “salad bowl of the world” rely on tens of thousands of workers to harvest leafy greens and juicy strawberries.

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