leather-leaved

7.5

Having thick, tough leaves like leather that help the plant keep water

adjective

: de hojas coriáceas

The leather-leaved foliage of the plant helps it retain moisture in dry climates.

Examples

The leather-leaved magnolia is known for its resistance to drought.
Botanists studied several leather-leaved shrubs found in the arid woodland.
The leather-leaved plant thrives in dry conditions.
I love the leather-leaved variety of succulents.
The leather-leaved magnolia is known for its large, thick leaves that are durable and help conserve water.
The leather-leaved shrub can withstand harsh sun and minimal rainfall due to its tough foliage.
In dry gardens, many plants with leather-leaved characteristics are preferred for their ability to thrive in challenging environments.

Synonyms

leathery

vsleather-leaved

11 3.9

Feels tough but flexible like animal skin

describes leaf thickness and toughness specifically rather than general material texture

coriaceous

vsleather-leaved

Specialized

1 9.9

Thick and tough like leather

is a general descriptive phrase rather than a technical term

leatherlike

vsleather-leaved

1 5.1

Having a tough, smooth, flexible feel like animal skin used for bags and jackets

refers specifically to leaf structure rather than general appearance or look

leather-leafed

vsleather-leaved

7.9

Leaves that are thick, tough, and do not bend easily

is the same in meaning but uses a different ending in its form

sclerophyllous

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Specialized

9.9

A plant with hard, thick leaves that keep water in dry places

focuses on texture without implying adaptation to harsh environments

Antonyms

fine-leaved

1 5.8

Having thin, narrow leaves

Surface Forms

leather-leaved positive

leather-leavier comparative

leather-leaviest superlative

Morphology

leather-leaved = leather + leaf (transparent) = leather + leaf + ed

Formed from the compound 'leather' + 'leaf' with the adjectival suffix '-ed' (as in 'broad-leaved'), so the meaning 'having leaves like leather' is directly compositional.

Etymology

Leather-leaved joins leather ('tough skin') and leaf, so it gives a clear image: the plant has leaves that are thick and strong like leather, which helps it keep water in dry places.