leaf

/lˈiːf/

/ˈɫif/

Leaf

a green part of a plant in which the photosynthesis takes place

synonyms : foliage

hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)

a sheet of printed material, especially a book, with a page on each side

synonyms : folio

to leaf

MAIN VERB

produce leaves, of plants

turn over pages

look through a book or other written material

synonyms : flick

Examples

1. Some high-end restaurants use gold leaf as a garnish for desserts and other dishes.

2. The trees are coming into leaf.

3. He dipped a leaf of the artichoke into the tangy sauce.

4. Afterwards I was shaking like a leaf.