leaf

Meanings

• noun

  A flat structure made up of the expanded organ found in the branches of trees and shrubs.

  - "The autumn leaves were a beautiful sight."
  - "He sat under the shade of a large oak tree, surrounded by falling leaves."

• verb

  To shed one's leaves, often used metaphorically to indicate a loss or change.

  - "After years of service, the old soldier finally left his post and retired, leaving a void that could not be filled."
  - "The tree began to lose its leaves as autumn approached."

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Pronunciation

1. /liːf/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

folium , leave

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with leaf
leaf , belief , grief , thief

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Variants

List of all variants of leaf that leads to same result
leaf , leafless , leaflike , leafs , leaves , leafed , leafing , leaf blower , leaf blowers , leaf bud , leaf buds , leaf butterflies , leaf butterfly , leaf curl , leaf curls , leaf-cutter , leaf-cutters , leaf-cutting ant , leaf fat , leaf fats , leaf lard , leaf lards

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Etymology

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Old English 'leof' meaning 'beloved, dear'. Later came to mean 'leaf' due to the resemblance of the shape of the leaf to the old English word for 'love'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest leaf in the world belongs to the Rafflesia arnoldii plant, measuring up to 3 feet (0.9 meters) long and 5 feet (1.5 meters) wide.

2. The human body has about 20 square feet (2 square meters) of skin, which is the largest organ in the body. However, the total surface area of all leaves on Earth is estimated to be around 400 trillion square miles (1.2 trillion square kilometers).

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Related Concepts

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1. Autumn: A season characterized by falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days.

2. Photosynthesis: A process by which green plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Culture

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In literature, leaves are often used as a symbol of change, as seen in the changing of seasons or the shedding of old experiences. In art, leaves are a common subject, often depicted in paintings and sculptures. In music, 'Leaves of Grass' is a famous album by the band Grateful Dead.

How to Memorize "leaf"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with its branches covered in green leaves. Visualize the leaves turning colors in the fall and falling to the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'leaf' with the concept of 'change' or 'shedding'. Think of the autumn leaves falling from the trees as a reminder of the changing seasons.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'L.O.V.E.' to remember that a leaf is a flat structure found on the branches of trees.

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