Leafy: meaning, definitions and examples
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leafy
[ ˈliːfi ]
describing appearance
Having many leaves or being covered with leaves; full of foliage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The forest was dense and leafy, making it difficult to see through the trees.
- The leafy branches provided shade from the hot sun.
related to food
Containing or resembling leaves or foliage, especially in terms of taste or texture.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The salad was fresh and leafy, with a variety of greens mixed together.
- The dish had a leafy garnish on top for added flavor.
Translations
Translations of the word "leafy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frondoso
🇮🇳 पत्तेदार (Patteydar)
🇩🇪 blättrig
🇮🇩 berdaun lebat
🇺🇦 листяний
🇵🇱 liściasty
🇯🇵 葉の多い (ha no ooi)
🇫🇷 feuillu
🇪🇸 frondoso
🇹🇷 yapraklı
🇰🇷 잎이 많은 (ipi manh-eun)
🇸🇦 مُورِق (mūriq)
🇨🇿 listnatý
🇸🇰 listnatý
🇨🇳 多叶的 (duō yè de)
🇸🇮 listnat
🇮🇸 laufgróinn
🇰🇿 жапырақты (zhapyraqty)
🇬🇪 ფოთლოვანი (p'ot'lovani)
🇦🇿 yarpaqlı
🇲🇽 frondoso
Word origin
The word 'leafy' originated from the Middle English word 'lefly', which meant full of leaves. The suffix -y is added to 'leaf' to form 'leafy', indicating the characteristic of having leaves or foliage. The use of 'leafy' to describe something abundant in leaves or foliage dates back to the 14th century.