leatherleaf
noun
leath·er·leaf
ˈle-t͟hər-ˌlēf 
: a temperate-zone bog shrub (Chamaedaphne calyculata) of the heath family with leathery evergreen leaves and small white cylindrical flowers
Examples of leatherleaf in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Other possibilities would include leatherleaf mahonias, aucubas (for leaf color) or oakleaf hydrangeas.
—
Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 22 Oct. 2020
For folks who aren’t familiar with them, leatherleaf mahonias are cousins of nandinas.
—Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 9 Apr. 2020
Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 22 Oct. 2020
For folks who aren’t familiar with them, leatherleaf mahonias are cousins of nandinas.
—Neil Sperry, ExpressNews.com, 9 Apr. 2020
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'leatherleaf.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near leatherleaf
Cite this Entry
“Leatherleaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leatherleaf. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share