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1. (v.t.) defoliate
to strip (trees, etc.) of leaves.
2. defoliate
to cause widespread loss of leaves in (an area of jungle, forest, etc.), as to deprive an enemy of concealment.
3. (v.i.) defoliate
to lose leaves.
Etymology: (1785–1795; < ML dēfoliātus, ptp. of dēfoliāre= L dē-de - + -foliāre, v. der. of folium leaf)
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1. (verb) defoliate, defoliated
deprived of leaves
2. (verb) defoliate
strip the leaves or branches from
"defoliate the trees with pesticides"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) defoliate
alt. of Defoliated
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