leafy — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

leafy (/ˈliːfi/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Nature & Environment

🔊 /ˈliːfi/

Meaning

Meaning: having many leaves

Having many leaves, or with many trees and plants. It often describes green, pleasant places.

Examples

🗣 They live on a quiet, leafy street.

Etymology

From ‘leaf’ (Old English ‘lēaf’) plus ‘-y’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for green neighborhoods and for leafy vegetables.

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Tags: plants, green

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