English · Nature & Environment
leaf
/liːf/
[/liːf/]
flat green plant part
Beginnernoun
Definition
One of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that grow from its stem or branches.
Example
A single red leaf drifted down from the tree and landed softly on the path.
A single red leaf drifted down from the tree and landed softly on the path.
Etymology
From Old English 'leaf', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in nature description.