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\ ˈbrȯd-ˈlēvd 
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or broadleaf \ ˈbrȯd-ˈlēf \ or less commonly broad-leafed \ ˈbrȯd-ˈlēft \
\ or less commonly broad-leafed \ ˈbrȯd-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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The first known use of broad-leaved was in 1622
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