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leafiness

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leaf⋅y

  [lee-fee]
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–adjective, leaf⋅i⋅er, leaf⋅i⋅est.
1. having, abounding in, or covered with leaves or foliage: the leafy woods.
2. having broad leaves or consisting mainly of leaves: leafy vegetables.
3. leaflike; foliaceous.
Origin:
1545–55; leaf + -y 1

Related forms:
leaf⋅i⋅ness, noun
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leaf·y   (lē'fē)   
adj.   leaf·i·er, leaf·i·est

  1. Covered with or having leaves.

  2. Consisting of leaves: Spinach is a leafy green vegetable.

  3. Similar to or resembling a leaf.

leaf'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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