large-leaved
Definition
Adjective: - Having relatively large leaves; describes a plant or tree whose leaves are notably big in size compared to other similar species or to a standard.
Usage
This adjective is used attributively (before a noun) to describe and classify plants. It is a compound word formed from "large" and "leaved," where "leaved" means "having leaves."
Examples
- The large-leaved hosta is a popular choice for shady gardens.
- We planted a large-leaved magnolia tree in the backyard.
- Botanists are studying a large-leaved variety of tropical fern.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in horticulture, botany, and gardening guides to specify plant characteristics. It can be part of a formal botanical name or a common descriptive name.
- It can be hyphenated ("large-leaved") or sometimes written as two words ("large leaved"), especially in less formal contexts, though the hyphenated form is standard when used as a compound adjective before a noun.
Variants and Related Words
- Large-leafed: A less common variant with the same meaning.
- Broad-leaved: An adjective describing plants with wide, flat leaves, which often overlap in meaning with "large-leaved," though "broad" specifically refers to width.
- Small-leaved: The antonym, meaning having relatively small leaves.
Synonyms
- Big-leafed
- Macrophyllous (a technical botanical term)
Notes
- This is a descriptive compound adjective. The primary meaning is literal and specific to the field of botany.
- Do not confuse with idioms or phrasal verbs, as it is a fixed descriptive term.
Adjective
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having relatively large leaves
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