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large-leafed

large-leafed

3.3
A plant with large leaves, like many tropical houseplants
  • adjective
  • /lɑrdʒ-liːft/
translation icon : de hojas grandes
  • The large-leafed hosta thrives in shady gardens and adds lush texture to the landscape.

Examples

  • Among the ferns, the large-leafed varieties offer dramatic foliage for decorative pots.

  • Many tropical plants are large-leafed, making them popular choices for creating a jungle-like atmosphere indoors.

  • The large-leafed plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • I bought a large-leafed philodendron for my living room.

  • The garden is filled with large-leafed plants that provide plenty of shade on hot days.

  • In tropical climates, many large-leafed species thrive in the humid environment.

  • The large-leafed tea plant is known for its robust flavor and unique aroma.

Synonyms

large-leaved
vslarge-leafed
3.6

A plant with leaves larger than those of other plants of the same kind

refers to plants with large leaves without explicit comparison to peers
broad-leafed
vslarge-leafed
3.9

A plant or tree that has wide, flat leaves

focuses on leaf size rather than leaf shape or flatness
broad-leaved
vslarge-leafed
4.1

Having wide, flat leaves rather than thin needles

highlights leaf largeness not the leaf form or flatness
broadleaf
vslarge-leafed
  • Specialized
4.2

A plant or tree with wide flat leaves rather than needles

is concerned with leaf size rather than width or flatness

Antonyms

littleleaf
  • Specialized
6.1

Having small leaves on a plant or tree

How Large

large-leafed
3.3
littleleaf
  • Specialized
6.1

Surface Forms

large-leafed positive

Morphology

large-leafed = large + leaf (transparent) = large + leaf + ed

Clearly derived from 'large' + 'leaf' with the adjectival suffix '-ed' meaning 'having large leaves', which a B1 learner can readily infer.

Etymology

Large-leafed comes from the parts large and leaf plus the ending -ed, so it means 'having large leaves'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of leafy, which means 'full of leaves'; large-leafed simply says the leaves are big.