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leafet

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small leaf

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • January 9 1853, Henry David Thoreau, diary Pulling up the Johnswort on the face of the cliff, I am surprised to see the signs of unceasing growth about the roots, fresh shoots two inches long, white with red leafets, and all the radical part quite green. The leaves of the crowfoot also are quite green, and carry me forward to spring.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: leaflet

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From leaf + -et.