\ ˈbrȯd-ˈlēvd
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variants:
or broadleaf \
ˈbrȯd-ˈlēf
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or less commonly broad-leafed \
ˈbrȯd-ˈlēft
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or less commonly broad-leafed \
ˈbrȯd-ˈlēft
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Definition of broad-leaved
1
: having broad leaves
specifically
: having leaves that are not needles
2
: composed of broad-leaved plants
broad-leaved forests
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“Broad-leaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad-leaved. Accessed 26 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of broad-leaved was in 1622
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