leaf trace

noun

: a trace associated with a leaf

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The leaves trace a pretty imprint on the soft cheese. Amy Bartner, Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2018

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Etymology

trace entry 3

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leaf trace was in 1875

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“Leaf trace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaf%20trace. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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