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laceleaf

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A plant with thin, finely cut leaves used to decorate rooms

noun
/ˈleɪsˌliːf/

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The laceleaf plant adds beauty to any garden.
laceleaf maple
laceleaf Japanese
laceleaf types

Examples

The garden showcased a stunning laceleaf maple, its delicate leaves resembling intricate lace patterns.
In the landscape design, the laceleaf Japanese maple added a layer of elegance with its finely divided foliage.
The delicate laceleaf stood out among the other plants in the conservatory.
Gardeners often choose laceleaf for its attractive, finely cut foliage.
A single laceleaf in a vase can add elegance to any room.
I bought a laceleaf for my living room.
During autumn, the laceleaf tree's vibrant colors draw admiration from all who visit the park.

Synonyms

Queen Anne's lace

vslaceleaf

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A wild plant with many thin leaves and groups of small white flowers like a carrot that grows in fields

is used mainly for ornament rather than being a common wild roadside species

lacepod

vslaceleaf

Specialized

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A small plant that lives one year with small white flowers and seeds with thin wings

is grown for delicate decorative leaves rather than producing winged fruits

lace fern

vslaceleaf

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A small fern with thin, finely divided leaves that grows in shady, moist places

is a cultivated decorative plant focused on delicate foliage display

Surface Forms

laceleaf singular

laceleaves plural

Morphology

laceleaf = lace + leaf (transparent) = lace + leaf

The compound literally describes leaves that resemble lace; the meaning is directly predictable from 'lace' + 'leaf'.

Etymology

The word laceleaf comes from the simple parts lace ('thin, net-like fabric') and leaf ('a plant leaf'), so it names a plant whose leaves look 'lace-like' or finely cut. That's why gardeners use it for plants grown for their delicate, decorative foliage.