silvery-leaved
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5.8
- adjective
- Gardeners prize the silvery-leaved varieties of eucalyptus for their ornamental value.
Examples
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She admired the silvery-leaved olive tree shimmering in the afternoon sun.
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The silvery-leaved sage stood out against the green shrubs in the garden.
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The silvery-leaved plant thrives in sunny areas.
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Isn't that a silvery-leaved shrub beautiful?
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In spring, the garden was filled with beautiful silvery-leaved plants that sparkled in the sunlight.
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The silvery-leaved shrub added a unique touch to the landscape, contrasting with the darker foliage around it.
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During the hike, we admired the silvery-leaved trees that contrasted beautifully with the vibrant flowers nearby.
Synonyms
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1.0
Having a shiny light gray color like the metal used for coins and jewellery
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3.2
A light grey color that shines like a coin or moonlight
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2.3
A shiny light grey color like the metal used for coins and jewelry
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3.8
A pale shiny white color that looks like metal
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3.7
A light gray color that looks like shiny silver
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4.0
A light grey colour that is slightly shiny like a coin
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5.7
Having leaves that are pale grey and slightly shiny
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5.4
A plant with leaves that look silver or pale
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9.4
A pale shiny grey colour like the metal used for coins
With leaves that are pale and shiny like silver
Having leaves that are silvery
How Silvery
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Silvery-leaved is made from silvery ('like silver') and the ending -leaved ('having leaves'), so it paints the picture of a plant with leaves that shine or look pale like metal. That's why it means a plant whose leaves appear 'silvery in color'.