leaf
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/liːf/
plant foliage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'leaf' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lēaf', where 'lēaf' meant 'leaf or foliage'.
Historical Evolution
'lēaf' changed from Old English word 'lēaf' and eventually became the modern English word 'leaf'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'leaf or foliage', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flat, typically green part of a plant that grows from a stem or branch and is involved in photosynthesis.
The tree was full of green leaves.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35