English Explanatory Dictionary

leaf-cutter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any insect that cuts pieces from leaves.
  2. A plantcutter
  3. A tool for trimming leaves from plants.
  4. A person employed to collect leaves from wild growing trees and shrubs for use in zoos, animal hospitals, etc.
  5. A pastry mould in the shape of a leaf or leaves.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

leaf-cutter leaf-cutters leaf cutter leafcutter

Derived words

leaf-cutter ant leafcutter ant leaf-cutter bee leafcutter bee
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