broadleaf
broadleaf · broadleafs · broadleaves
A tree of JamaicaA tree (Terminalia latifolia, now Terminalia catappa) of Jamaica.
» As you travel farther south, you begin to see more broadleaf evergreens in the forests.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A tree (Terminalia latifolia, now Terminalia catappa) of Jamaica.
(countable, uncountable)A type of tobacco having broad leaves, used for making cigars.
Examples
1 sentencesAs you travel farther south, you begin to see more broadleaf evergreens in the forests.
Origin
From broad + leaf.From broad + leaf.
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Forms
plural: broadleafs / broadleavesSynonyms
4 synonymstree of Jamaica:almond treeIndian almondtropical almondumbrella tree
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable