leafier; leafiest
1
a
: furnished with or abounding in leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: having broad-bladed leaves
mosses, grasses, and leafy plants
c
: consisting chiefly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
specifically
: laminate
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the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Maintain mature plants with a good watering schedule, feed with slow-release fertilizer, and remove flower spikes to encourage leafy growth.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026
Some recipes include ham, tomatoes, okra, filé powder and leafy greens, demonstrating that the dish can be prepared a multitude of ways.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Drinks high in iron made with cocoa, pea protein, prunes, dark leafy greens, and nut butters can help support better energy levels.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leafy. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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leafy
adjective
leafier; leafiest
1
a
: having or full of leaves
leafy woodlands
b
: consisting mostly of leaves
leafy vegetables
2
: resembling a leaf
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