BROADLEAF

broadleaf, broad-leafed, broad-leaved

(adjective) having relatively broad rather than needlelike or scalelike leaves

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

broadleaf (not comparable)

Pertaining to trees with relatively broad, flat leaves as opposed to needles, or woodlands made up of such trees.

Used in the name of a plant or tree: having especially broad leaves.

Synonyms

• broad-leafed, broad-leaved

• latifoliate, latifolious

• wideleaf

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

Source: Wiktionary


Broad"leaf`, n. (Bot.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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