broadleaf
|broad-leaf|
B2
/ˈbrɔːdˌliːf/
wide leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'broadleaf' originates from Old English, combining 'brād' meaning 'broad' and 'lēaf' meaning 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'brād' and 'lēaf' combined in Old English to form 'brād-lēaf', which evolved into the modern English word 'broadleaf'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any plant with wide leaves, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tree or plant characterized by broad, flat leaves.
Oaks and maples are examples of broadleaf trees.
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Adjective 1
having broad leaves, typically referring to trees or plants with wide, flat leaves.
The broadleaf trees in the forest provide ample shade.
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