English Words Starting With L

• leaf coral

  nounLow
  /liːf ˈkɒr.əl/A type of coral with a flattened, broad, and often layered or frond-like structure, resembling a leaf.
• leaf fat

  nounSpecialized / Technical
  /ˈliːf ˌfæt/The high-quality fat found around the kidneys of a pig, valued for making lard and pastry.
• leaf gap

  nounvery low
  /ˈliːf ɡap/In botany, a break in the vascular tissue of a stem where a leaf or bud trace connects to the leaf vascular system.
• leaf insect

  nounC1
  /ˈliːf ˌɪn.sekt/A type of insect belonging to the family Phylliidae that has evolved a remarkable resemblance to a leaf, including its shape, colour, and venation, as a form of camouflage.
• leaf lard

  nounC2
  /ˈliːf ˌlɑːd/The highest grade of lard, rendered specifically from the visceral fat deposits surrounding the kidneys and loin of a pig.
• leaf lettuce

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌlet.ɪs/A type of lettuce that does not form a compact head; the leaves grow loosely and are typically harvested individually.
• leaf miner

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌmaɪ.nər/An insect larva (or the adult insect) that lives inside and feeds on the tissue between the upper and lower surfaces of a leaf, creating visible tunnels or blotches.
• leaf mold

  nounMedium-Low
  /ˈliːf ˌməʊld/Decaying leaves and other organic matter, especially when used to enrich soil.
• leaf monkey

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌmʌŋki/A primate of the genus Presbytis or other related genera, characterized by a long tail and a diet consisting mainly of leaves.
• leaf mould

  nounC2
  /ˈliːf məʊld/Decomposed leaves, primarily from deciduous trees, that form a soft, dark, crumbly layer of humus-rich organic material.
• leaf mustard

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌmʌs.təd/A variety of mustard plant (Brassica juncea) grown primarily for its large, flavorful leaves, which are used as a leafy green vegetable.
• leaf peeper

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌpiː.pə/A tourist who travels to view and photograph autumn foliage.
• leaf primordium

  nounVery Low
  /liːf praɪˈmɔːdɪəm/A small, microscopic bump or group of cells on a plant shoot that will develop into a leaf.
• leaf roll

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌrəʊl/A physiological condition where the leaves of a plant, often a crop, curl upwards or inwards, frequently caused by disease, pests, or environmental stress.
• leaf roller

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌrəʊlə/A caterpillar that constructs a shelter by rolling and binding a leaf with silk.
• leaf rust

  nounLow (Specialized)
  /ˈliːf ˌrʌst/A fungal disease affecting the leaves of plants, especially cereal crops, characterized by reddish-brown or orange pustules.
• leaf scald

  nounVery low (technical term)
  /liːf skɔːld/A plant disease causing browning, wilting, and death of leaf tissue.
• leaf scar

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌskɑː/The mark left on a twig or branch after a leaf falls off, showing where the leaf was attached.
• leaf sheath

  nounC1
  /ˈliːf ˌʃiːθ/The protective, tubular or clasping structure that surrounds the base of a leaf stem (petiole) or encloses a young, developing leaf in plants, particularly grasses and monocots.
• leaf sight

  nounLow
  /ˈliːf ˌsaɪt/A brief, often unexpected glimpse of something, typically something rare or fleeting.

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