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laceleaf

8.2

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

1 8.4

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

lace fern

vslaceleaf

9.5

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

is a cultivated decorative plant focused on delicate foliage display

lacepod

vslaceleaf

Specialized

9.9

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

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.