"leaf-scale" meaning in English

See leaf-scale in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: leaf-scales [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} leaf-scale (plural leaf-scales)
  1. A scale on the stem of a plant that turns into a leaf. Derived forms: leafscale gulper shark
    Sense id: en-leaf-scale-en-noun-DywSnlG8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Plant anatomy

Inflected forms

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