Main Entry: broad–leaved

Pronunciation: \-ˈlēvd\

Variant(s): or broad·leaf \-ˈlēf\ also broad–leafed \-ˈlēft\

Function: adjective

Date: 1552

1 : having broad leaves; specifically : having leaves that are not needles
2 : composed of broad-leaved plants <broad–leaved forests>