broadleaf
adjective, noun
Forms broadleafs broadleaves broad-leaf
- adjective Pertaining to trees with relatively broad, flat leaves as opposed to needles, or woodlands made up of such trees.
- adjective Used in the name of a plant or tree: having especially broad leaves.
- noun A tree (Terminalia latifolia, now Terminalia catappa) of Jamaica.
- noun A type of tobacco having broad leaves, used for making cigars.
Synonyms
broad-leafed broad-leaved latifoliate latifolious wideleaf almond tree Indian almond tropical almond umbrella tree
Etymology
From broad + leaf.
Webster’s 1913
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