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broad-leaved

adjective \ -ˈlēvd \
variants: or broadleaf play \-ˈlēf\ or less commonly broad-leafed play \-ˈlēft\

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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1622

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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