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Webster 1913 Edition
Broadleaf
Broad′leafˊ
,Noun.
(Bot.)
A tree (
Terminalia latifolia
) of Jamaica, the wood of which is used for boards, scantling, shingles, etc; – sometimes called the almond tree
, from the shape of its fruit. Definition 2024
broadleaf
broadleaf
See also: broad-leaf
English
Adjective
broadleaf (not comparable)
- Used to define a type of tree: having broad and flat, often deciduous leaves as opposed to having needles.
- Used in the name of a plant or tree: having especially broad leaves.
Synonyms
- broad-leafed, broad-leaved
- latifoliate, latifolious
Derived terms
- broadleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia)
- broadleaf dock (Rumex obtusifolius)
- broadleaf plantain (Plantago major)
Translations
having especially broad leaves
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Alternative forms
Noun
broadleaf (plural broadleafs or broadleaves)
- A tree (Terminalia latifolia, now Terminalia catappa) of Jamaica.
- A type of tobacco having broad leaves, used for making cigars.
Synonyms
- (tree of Jamaica): almond tree, Indian almond, tropical almond, umbrella tree