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velvet-leaf

velvet-leaf

8.6
A plant with large soft leaves that feel like velvet
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛlvɪt liːf/
translation icon : hoja de terciopelo
  • The large, soft leaves of the velvet-leaf plant feel almost like velvet to the touch.

Examples

  • Farmers often consider velvet-leaf a troublesome weed because it spreads quickly among crops.

  • In the late summer, fields bloom with the yellow flowers of velvet-leaf.

  • The velvet-leaf plant thrives in warm climates.

  • I saw a beautiful velvet-leaf in the garden.

  • Farmers often consider velvet-leaf a troublesome weed because it spreads quickly among crops.

  • In the late summer, fields bloom with the yellow flowers of velvet-leaf.

  • The large, soft leaves of the velvet-leaf plant feel almost like velvet to the touch.

Synonyms

velvetleaf
vsvelvet-leaf
8.6

A plant with soft, furry leaves that is often seen as a weed

is a broader name covering similar soft-leaved plants rather than one species
velvetweed
vsvelvet-leaf
  • US
9.9

A tall plant with soft velvety leaves and strong fibers used to make rope

is the general term, not limited to this fiber-producing species
China jute
vsvelvet-leaf
9.5

A tall tropical plant grown for its strong fiber to make cloth

is the common label used for related soft-leaved plants, not only crops
Abutilon theophrasti
vsvelvet-leaf
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall plant with soft leaves and yellow flowers that has strong fiber and often grows as a weed

is a broader label for similar plants rather than this single species

Surface Forms

velvet-leaf singular
velvet-leaves plural

Morphology

velvet-leaf = velvet + leaf (transparent) = velvet + leaf

The compound literally combines 'velvet' (describing the soft texture) + 'leaf', so the plant name is directly derivable from its parts.

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.