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leaf - the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants |
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leafage,
foliage |
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plant organ a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
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venation (zoology) the system of venous blood vessels in an animal
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cataphyll a reduced or scarcely developed leaf at the start of a plant's life (i.e., cotyledons) or in the early stages of leaf development
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floral leaf a modified leaf that is part of a flower
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dandelion green edible leaves of the common dandelion collected from the wild; used in salads and in making wine
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pitcher the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit; "he has played every position except pitcher"; "they have a southpaw on the mound"
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sporophyl,
sporophyll leaf in ferns and mosses that bears the sporangia
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parenchyma animal tissue that constitutes the essential part of an organ as contrasted with e.g. connective tissue and blood vessels
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blade,
leaf blade the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge
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amplexicaul leaf a leaf with its base clasping the stem
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greenery,
verdure green foliage
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leaflet part of a compound leaf
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frond compound leaf of a fern or palm or cycad
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pad the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger
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scale,
scale leaf a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals
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fig leaf a covering consisting of anything intended to conceal something regarded as shameful
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simple leaf a leaf that is not divided into parts
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compound leaf a leaf composed of a number of leaflets on a common stalk
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entire leaf a leaf having a smooth margin without notches or indentations
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crenate leaf a leaf having a scalloped margin
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serrate leaf a leaf having a margin notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
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dentate leaf a leaf having a toothed margin
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emarginate leaf a leaf having a notch at the apex
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erose leaf a leaf having a jagged margin as though gnawed
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runcinate leaf a leaf having incised margins with the lobes or teeth curved toward the base; as a dandelion leaf
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lobed leaf a leaf having deeply indented margins
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lobe a rounded projection that is part of a larger structure
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parallel-veined leaf a leaf whose veins run in parallel from the stem
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parted leaf a leaf having margins incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
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prickly-edged leaf a leaf having prickly margins
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rosette an ornament or pattern resembling a rose that is worn as a badge of office or as recognition of having won an honor
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leaf form,
leaf shape any of the various shape that leaves of plants can assume
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leaf - a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book) |
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piece of paper,
sheet,
sheet of paper bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs
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black and white,
written communication,
written language a black-and-white photograph or slide
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flyleaf a blank leaf in the front or back of a book
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interleaf a blank leaf inserted between the leaves of a book
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page one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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leaf - hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door) |
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section,
segment one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object; "a section of a fishing rod"; "metal sections were used below ground"; "finished the final segment of the road"
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dinner table the dining table where dinner is served and eaten
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drop-leaf a hinged leaf on a table that can be raised and supported by a bracket
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| Verb |
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leaf - produce leaves, of plants |
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acquire,
develop,
get,
grow,
produce win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
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leaf - turn over pages; "leaf through a book"; "leaf a manuscript" |
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turn,
turn over pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become; "The weather turned nasty"; "She grew angry"
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