fan-leafed
- adjective
- Specialized
- The palm tree is easily recognized by its fan-leafed fronds.
Examples
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Some garden plants are fan-leafed, making them attractive in landscaping.
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Many gardeners prefer fan-leafed varieties for their aesthetic appeal.
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This fan-leafed species thrives in Mediterranean climates.
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The fan-leafed plant is known for its unique shape.
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The palm tree is easily recognized by its fan-leafed fronds.
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This fan-leafed species thrives in Mediterranean climates.
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Many gardeners prefer fan-leafed varieties for their aesthetic appeal.
Synonyms
Shaped like a fan that spreads out from a center point
Shaped with parts spreading out from one point, like an open hand
A leaf with parts that spread from one point like a hand
Leaf parts spread from one center point like the fingers of a hand
A leaf with lobes that spread from one point like a hand
A leaf divided into parts like an open hand with shallow cuts toward the base
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fan-leafed comes from the simple words fan, leaf, and the ending -ed. A fan is something that 'spreads out', so fan-leafed describes a plant with leaves that 'spread out' like a fan.