leafy

adjective

Definition of leafynext
as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer

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leaf (through)

leafy

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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafy. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.

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