curly-leaved
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3.7
- adjective
- She chose a curly-leaved plant for the garden border.
Examples
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The curly-leaved plant thrives in humid environments.
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Some varieties of kale are curly-leaved, while others have flatter leaves.
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The curly-leaved parsley is preferred by chefs for its decorative appearance.
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I bought a curly-leaved lettuce from the farmer's market.
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The garden features a variety of plants, including some lovely curly-leaved varieties that add unique texture.
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In the botanical exhibit, one of the highlights is the curly-leaved plant that spirals beautifully in the sunlight.
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She decided to buy the curly-leaved spinach because it looked fresher than the flat variety.
Synonyms
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1.3
Having soft, regular curves like small waves, not straight
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8.3
Having a wavy edge and a rippled surface like many leaves
Having leaves that bend or look wavy
Having wavy, uneven curled edges, often on leaves and petals
With a slightly wavy edge like many leaves
How Curly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word curly-leaved breaks into curly ('curl', like curly hair) and leafed ('having leaves'). So it describes a plant whose leaves are curled or wavy instead of flat.