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leaves Noun the plural of leaf Leaves 1. the process of growing leaves, as plants, trees, etc. 2. the period during which leaves are put out. — frondescent, adj. the process by which floral organs turn into foliage. Also called phyllomorphy. a form of divination involving the examination of leaves. abnormal development of leaf tissue; the growth of leaves in abnormal quantity or unusual locations. the study of the transformations of leaves during different seasons. phyllody. 1. the arrangement of the leaves on the stem of a plant.
2. the science or study of the arrangement and distribution of leaves. — phyllotactic, adj.  Translationsleaves leaf How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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That is what they really were: masses of great broad leaves which rose from the ground far into the air, until they towered twice as high as the top of the Patchwork Girl's head, who was a little taller than Ojo. I will begin with you, Sunny Lock," added she, turning to a lovely little Elf, who lay among the fragrant leaves of a primrose. The skies they were ashen and sober; The leaves they were crisped and sere -- The leaves they were withering and sere; It was night in the lonesome October Of my most immemorial year: It was hard by the dim lake of Auber, In the misty mid region of Weir: -- It was down by the dank tarn of Auber, In the ghoul-haunted woodland of Weir. |
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