leaved

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adjective

ˈlēvd How to pronounce leaved (audio)
: having leaves
—usually used in combination
palmate-leaved
a four-leaved clover

leaved

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past tense and past participle of leave entry 3

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leaved was in the 14th century

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leaved
leave/flee the nest
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“Leaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaved. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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leaved

adjective
ˈlēvd
: having leaves
broad-leaved
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