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Webster 1913 Edition

defoliation

de-foˊli-a′tion

,
Noun.
[LL.
defoliare
,
defoliatum
, to shed leaves; L.
de-
+
folium
leaf: cf. F.
défoliation
.]
The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Webster 1828 Edition

Defoliation

DEFOLIATION

,
Noun.
[L. Foliage; a leaf.] Literally, the fall of the leaf or shedding of leaves; but technically, the time or season of shedding leaves in autumn; applied to trees and shrubs.

Definition 2024

defoliation

defoliation

English

Noun

defoliation ‎(countable and uncountable, plural defoliations)

  1. The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Translations

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Etymology

defoliate +‎ -ion

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

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