leafed

adjective

ˈlēft How to pronounce leafed (audio)
Synonyms of leafednext
: leaved

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Hancock says this is especially true for thin-leafed plants. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026 It must be regularly pruned and de-leafed, as well as inspected for mold, mildew and insects. — Elizabeth G. Dunn, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2023 The tiny leaves of string of hearts contrast nicely when displayed alongside big-leafed tropicals like monstera and pothos. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026 This smooth-leafed cousin of the prickly Christmas-style holly has whitish-green flowers in spring before the dark berries that give the shrub its name appear in late summer and early fall. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for leafed

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of leafed was in 1552

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“Leafed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafed. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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