leafier; leafiest
1
a
: furnished with or abounding in leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: having broad-bladed leaves
mosses, grasses, and leafy plants
c
: consisting chiefly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
specifically
: laminate
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the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
All The Greens Just about any pot of simmering leafy winter greens—turnip greens, collards, swiss chard, escarole, kale—will be drastically improved with a ham bone.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Pumpkins and other crops with sprawling vines can quickly overwhelm a small space, but root crops, determinate tomatoes, green onions, chili peppers, and leafy greens are all small enough for indoor growing.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Adding citrus fruits, leafy greens, dark chocolate, and other foods to your diet can be an important strategy for fighting colds, flu, and other diseases.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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leafy
adjective
leafier; leafiest
1
a
: having or full of leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: consisting mostly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
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