"leaf-cutter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: leaf-cutters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} leaf-cutter (plural leaf-cutters)
  1. Any insect that cuts pieces from leaves.
    Sense id: en-leaf-cutter-en-noun-aKxqI3yq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 8 44 11
  2. A tool for trimming leaves from plants.
    Sense id: en-leaf-cutter-en-noun-iZ3GhJag
  3. A person employed to collect leaves from wild growing trees and shrubs for use in zoos, animal hospitals, etc. Categories (lifeform): Insects
    Sense id: en-leaf-cutter-en-noun-KIJ4Fgub Disambiguation of Insects: 30 4 54 12 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 8 44 11 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 29 8 48 16 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 34 4 51 11
  4. A pastry mould in the shape of a leaf or leaves.
    Sense id: en-leaf-cutter-en-noun-P9EDfMCk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 37 8 44 11
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: leaf cutter, leafcutter Derived forms: leaf-cutter ant, leafcutter ant, leaf-cutter bee, leafcutter bee

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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