English Explanatory Dictionary

defoliation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Pronunciation

/diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-defoliation.wav

Word forms

defoliation defoliations

Etymology

From defoliate + -ion.

Related words

defoliate defoliator
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