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leaf-cutter

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Noun1.leaf-cutter - bee that cuts rounded pieces from leaves and flowers to line its nestleaf-cutter - bee that cuts rounded pieces from leaves and flowers to line its nest
leaf-cutter bee, leaf-cutting bee
bee - any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
genus Megachile, Megachile - type genus of the Megachilidae: leaf-cutting bees
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