velvet-leaf
- noun
- /ˈvɛlvɪt liːf/
:
hoja de terciopelo
- The large, soft leaves of the velvet-leaf plant feel almost like velvet to the touch.
Examples
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Farmers often consider velvet-leaf a troublesome weed because it spreads quickly among crops.
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In the late summer, fields bloom with the yellow flowers of velvet-leaf.
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The velvet-leaf plant thrives in warm climates.
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I saw a beautiful velvet-leaf in the garden.
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Farmers often consider velvet-leaf a troublesome weed because it spreads quickly among crops.
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In the late summer, fields bloom with the yellow flowers of velvet-leaf.
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The large, soft leaves of the velvet-leaf plant feel almost like velvet to the touch.
Synonyms
A plant with soft, furry leaves that is often seen as a weed
A tall plant with soft velvety leaves and strong fibers used to make rope
A tall tropical plant grown for its strong fiber to make cloth
A tall plant with soft leaves and yellow flowers that has strong fiber and often grows as a weed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Velvet-leaf comes from the English words velvet (the soft cloth) and leaf (the green part of a plant). So, a velvet-leaf is a plant whose leaves feel 'soft' like velvet.
