What does defoliator mean?
Definitions for defoliator
de·fo·lia·tor
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Princeton's WordNet
defoliatornoun
an insect that strips the leaves from plants
Wiktionary
defoliatornoun
something or someone that defoliates.
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defoliator
A defoliator is any organism, typically insects or pests, that consume, destroy, or remove the leaves of plants and trees as part of their feeding process. This act can significantly damage or kill the plants. Some chemicals or diseases that cause leaves to fall prematurely are also referred to as defoliators.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of defoliator in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of defoliator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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