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Index of plants with the same common name
The common name leaf cactus (plural leaf cacti) refers to any of the following genera in the family Cactaceae: Epiphyllum, a genus of epiphytic cacti Pereskia
Leaf_cactus
Species of cactus
bleo. Leuenbergeria bleo, formerly Pereskia bleo, (rose cactus, leaf cactus) is a leafy cactus, native to the shady, moist forests of Central America,
Leuenbergeria_bleo
Species of plant
Selenicereus chrysocardium) is an epiphytic cactus endemic to Mexico. It is sometimes called fern leaf cactus, or golden heart epiphyllum. Epiphyllum chrysocardium
Epiphyllum_chrysocardium
Genus of cacti
meaning "upon", and φύλλον (phúllon), meaning "leaf", is a genus of epiphytic plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae), native to Central America and
Epiphyllum
Species of cactus
Cactaceae. Common names include Barbados gooseberry, blade-apple cactus, leaf cactus, rose cactus, and lemonvine. It is native to tropical America. The leaves
Pereskia_aculeata
Family of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments
A cactus (pl.: cacti, cactuses, or less commonly, cactus) is a member of the plant family Cactaceae (/kækˈteɪsi.iː, -ˌaɪ/), a family of the order Caryophyllales
Cactus
Genus of cacti
Northern Hemisphere, they are called Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, crab cactus and holiday cactus. In Brazil, the genus is referred to as Flor
Schlumbergera
American rock band
French (ex-Leaf Hound and Atomic Rooster) on vocals. Shortly before the final breakup, guitarist Ricky Ramirez replaced Fritzschings. After Cactus's dissolution
Cactus_(American_band)
British singer (born 1948)
singer-songwriter from London. He was the lead singer for Leaf Hound, and had short tenures in Atomic Rooster and Cactus. French has also worked with Beck, Bogert &
Pete_French
Photosynthetic part of a vascular plant
leaves in the bud Musical leaf Esau 2006. Haupt 1953. Mauseth 2009. "Shoot system". Dictionary of botanic terminology. Cactus Art Nursery. n.d. Archived
Leaf
Brazilian painter, draftswoman and translator
female figure from A Negra from 1923, as well as the Brazilian banana leaf, cactus, and again the lemon-slice sun. In 1929, Tarsila had her first solo exhibition
Tarsila_do_Amaral
Species of flowering plant
anthonyanus) is a cactus species native to southern Mexico. It is grown as an ornamental because of its nocturnal flowers and unusual, leaf-like stems. Common
Selenicereus_anthonyanus
Species of true bug
generally as cactus coreid, is a species of leaf-footed bug in the family Coreidae. Other common names include the squash bug and cactus bug. It is found
Chelinidea_vittiger
apple) Heteranthera reniformis (Kidney-leaf mud plantain) Pueraria lobata (Kudzu) Pereskia aculeata (Leaf cactus) Egeria densa (Leafy elodea) Leucaena
List of invasive plant species in New South Wales
List_of_invasive_plant_species_in_New_South_Wales
Species of cactus
Epiphyllum oxypetalum, the Dutchman's pipe cactus, princess of the night or queen of the night, is a species of cactus with a native range from Mexico to Nicaragua
Epiphyllum_oxypetalum
American professional wrestler and author (born 1965)
His main persona during his time in WCW and ECW from 1991 to 1996 was Cactus Jack, a dastardly, bloodthirsty and uncompromisingly physical brawler from
Mick_Foley
Species Lists (2016), p. 41. Alien and Invasive Species Lists (2016), p. 42. "Cactus control in the Klein Karoo". Rhodes University. 17 September 2014. Retrieved
Invasive succulent plants in South Africa
Invasive_succulent_plants_in_South_Africa
Plants adapted to arid conditions
cacti. Many books covering the cultivation of these plants include "cacti (cactus) and succulents" as the title or part of the title. In botanical terminology
Succulent_plant
pears A Parthenium hysterophorus Parthenium weed A Pereskia aculeata Leaf cactus A Prosopis spp. Mesquite A Rubus fruticose agg. Blackberry A Sagittaria
List of invasive plant species in the Northern Territory
List_of_invasive_plant_species_in_the_Northern_Territory
Arrangement of leaves on the stem of a plant
In botany, phyllotaxis (from Ancient Greek φύλλον (phúllon) 'leaf' and τάξις (táxis) 'arrangement') or phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on a plant
Phyllotaxis
English hard rock band
Leaf Hound are an English hard rock band that formed in 1970 out of the heavy blues rock band Black Cat Bones. Their 1971 debut album Growers of Mushroom
Leaf_Hound
Form of traditional weaving created by the women of East Timor
taun, kinur, and teka. Other dyes are derived from mango skin, potato leaf, cactus flowers, and turmeric. Individuals skilled in mixing dyes are sometimes
Tais
Genus of cacti
native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog cactus, sea-urchin cactus or Easter lily cactus. As of November 2025[update], Plants of the World Online
Echinopsis
Sharp plant parts used for defense
spines developing from a part of a leaf containing the petiole, midrib, or a secondary vein. The plants of the cactus family are particularly well known
Thorns,_spines,_and_prickles
Species of moth
from the flattened leaf-like stems, or "cladodes", of the cacti. The relationship between Cactoblastis cactorum and Opuntia cactus species is parasitic:
Cactoblastis_cactorum
Species of cactus
salicornioides, the bottle cactus, dancing-bones, drunkard's-dream, or spice cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family. A member of the
Hatiora_salicornoides
Swiss artist
Desert Flood, LagoAlgo, Mexico City, Mexico, 2023 The Big Marble Trio (cactus, leaf and coral) and Digging Snakes (freestanding wallpainting), Jing'an International
Claudia_Comte
Species of cactus
nopalxochitl or German empress, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae. It is commonly grown as an ornamental houseplant. It is
Disocactus_phyllanthoides
Plants able to survive in an environment with little liquid water
or fewer branches than other plants. An example of leaf surface reduction is the spines of a cactus, while the effects of compaction and reduction of branching
Xerophyte
Type of material made from plants
of non-animal materials made from plant sources (e.g. pineapple leaves, cactus, cork, or apple by-products) that aim to replicate some properties of animal
Plant-based_leather
Species of cactus
Cylindropuntia bigelovii, the teddy-bear cholla, is a cholla cactus species native to Northwestern Mexico, and to the United States in California, Arizona
Cylindropuntia_bigelovii
Genus of cactus
Rhodocactus is a possible genus of flowering plants in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to central South America. As of April 2026[update], it was treated
Rhodocactus
Species of plant
Leaf, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Aloe Ferox Leaf
Aloe_vera
Species of plant
and the public. Among them are redbird flower, devil's-backbone, redbird cactus, Jewbush, buck-thorn, cimora misha, Christmas candle, fiddle flower, ipecacuahana
Euphorbia_tithymaloides
Species of cactus
Mammillaria vetula, the thimble cactus, is a species of nipple cactus in the subfamily Cactoideae. It is native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo, Guanajuato
Mammillaria_vetula
Genus of plants
surface known as a leaf window which allows light to enter the interior of the leaves for photosynthesis. During winter a new leaf pair, or occasionally
Lithops
Genus of cacti
"moon", and Latin cēreus, meaning "candle", sometimes known as moonlight cactus, is a genus of epiphytic, lithophytic, and terrestrial cacti, found in Mexico
Selenicereus
Species of flowering plant
coachwhip, candlewood, slimwood, desert coral, Jacob's staff, Jacob cactus, and vine cactus. It grows in dry, generally rocky desert soils. An ocotillo plant
Fouquieria_splendens
Species of coral
Pavona cactus, the cactus coral, potato chip coral or leaf coral is a species of colonial stony coral in the family Agariciidae. This coral is found in
Pavona_cactus
are stellate and appressed to the leaf surface. Arachnoid leaves of an unidentified Gazania species Spines of cactus Gymnocalycium bayrianum emerging from
Glossary_of_botanical_terms
1972 studio album / Live album by Cactus
'Ot 'n' Sweaty is the fourth album by the American rock band Cactus. It was released in 1972, and would be their last for over three decades. Original
'Ot_'n'_Sweaty
Genus of plants
Brasiliopuntia is a genus in the cactus family, Cactaceae. It contains only one species, Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis. Brasiliopuntia brasiliensis shows
Brasiliopuntia
British heavy blues rock band
play in Foghat. Other members went on to play in Shagrat, Atomic Rooster, Cactus and Fleetwood Mac. Black Cat Bones formed in London in 1966 with members
Black_Cat_Bones
Species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae
known as Sullu spurge, and Royle's spurge. It is a succulent and almost cactus-like in appearance, although unrelated. It grows right across the Himalaya
Euphorbia_royleana
Genus of flowering plants
various subjects, including natural history. Euphorbos wrote that one of the cactus-like euphorbias (now called Euphorbia obtusifolia ssp. regis-jubae) was
Euphorbia
Family of insects
subtropical. The common names of the Coreidae vary regionally. Leaf-footed bug refers to leaf-like expansions on the legs of some species, generally on the
Coreidae
Tree data structure
the structure is called a spaghetti stack, cactus stack or saguaro stack (after the saguaro, a kind of cactus). Parent pointer trees are also used as disjoint-set
Parent_pointer_tree
Genus of corals
different forms including those that are massive, meandering, columnar, leaf-like, and plate-like. A single species may vary in form according to the
Pavona_(coral)
Species of fungus
Grant, Bonnie L. (2017-04-13). "Prickly Pear Leaf Spot: Treatment For Phyllosticta Fungus In Cactus". gardeningknowhow. Retrieved 2024-03-16. Kempken
Phyllosticta_concava
Species of succulent
those for cactuses. Like all Lithops, it requires extremely well-drained soil. Like all Lithops it also grows in annual cycles, as the leaf-pairs flower
Lithops_karasmontana
Species of cactus
Disocactus ackermannii commonly called red orchid cactus is an epiphytic cactus from tropical forests in the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca, Mexico. In
Disocactus_ackermannii
Flowers used as Christmas decoration
Christmas cactus, also known as orchid cactus, often blooms around Christmas time. There are a number of different cactus species sold as "Christmas cactus".
Christmas_flowers
Species of flowering plant
often found in modernist, xeriscapes (drought-tolerant), and desert-style cactus gardens. It is popularly used in hot climates and areas prone to drought
Agave_americana
American actor (1924–1996)
Weaver The April Fools (1969) as Potter Shrader Cactus Flower (1969) as Harvey Greenfield A New Leaf (1971) as Andy McPherson Fuzz (1972) as Detective
Jack_Weston
Part of a plant specifically modified for storage of energy or water
trilliums) die back to underground storage organs during summer when tree leaf cover restricts light and water is less available.[citation needed] However
Storage_organ
Species of succulent
Eastern Africa 2nd ed Pub. E & S Livingstone 1962 "Crassula cv. Gollum". www.cactus-art.biz. Retrieved 2017-08-02. "Crassula portulacea monstruosa". spazioinwind
Crassula_ovata
Citroën C4 Aircross subcompact crossover France 2018–2020 China Citroën C4 Cactus subcompact crossover France 2014–2024 worldwide Cournil Cournil mini France
List of sport utility vehicles
List_of_sport_utility_vehicles
Type of desert
organ pipe cactus and pancake prickly pear cactus can be found. Furthermore, paloverde, saguaro cactus, soaptree yucca, cholla guera, triangle-leaf bursage
Tropical_desert
Species of succulent plant
afternoon sun may cause leaf burn. Insufficient light results in leggy, elongated growth. A well-draining potting mix, such as a cactus or succulent mix, is
Kalanchoe_tomentosa
Genus of flowering plants
different plant family and probably experienced convergent evolution. Further, cactus (Cactaceae) and stonecrop (Crassulaceae) lineages are eudicots, while aloes
Agave
red; Mexico's coat of arms (an eagle with a snake in its beak perched on a cactus) is centered in the white band. Micronesia Micronesia 10:19 November 30
List of national flags of sovereign states
List_of_national_flags_of_sovereign_states
Family of insects (Pseudococcidae)
several species. [citation needed] Prickly Pear Cactus with Mealybugs Mealybugs on Prickly Pear Cactus Leaves Mealybugs being ground into traditional red
Mealybug
Genus of plants
produced a huge array of cultivars with great variety in size, flower colour, leaf form and aromatic foliage. Pelargonium occurs in a large number of growth
Pelargonium
Echinocereus engelmannii (hedge-hog cactus, calico cactus), Cactaceae Echinocereus mojavensis (Mojave mound cactus), Cactaceae Encelia actoni (Acton encelia)
List of flora of the Mojave Desert region
List_of_flora_of_the_Mojave_Desert_region
Species of cactus
Consolea corallicola is a species of cactus known by the common names Florida semaphore cactus and semaphore pricklypear. It is endemic to Florida in
Consolea_corallicola
Structural axis of a vascular plant
phylloclade): A flattened stem that appears leaf-like and is specialized for photosynthesis, e.g. cactus pads. Climbing: Stems that cling or wrap around
Plant_stem
Specialized leaf structure
"Windowed". www.cactus-art.biz. Retrieved 2016-06-10. Martin, C. E.; Brandmeyer, E. A.; Ross, R. D. (2013-01-01). "Ecophysiological function of leaf 'windows'
Leaf_window
Species of plant
mostly buried beneath the surface stones, with the leaf tips admitting light to the photosynthetic leaf interiors. As well as being green, it is relatively
Lithops_viridis
Species of flowering plant in the stonecrop family
sedum is prone to fasciation (cristate forms), which produces attractive cactus-like forms, with irregular curves. However it reverts easily, so all normal
Petrosedum_rupestre
Species of true bug
Isaac; Smith, Logan C.; Emberts, Zachary (2024). "The leaf‐footed cactus bug is not a cactus specialist: Narnia femorata feeds, fights, and mates on
Narnia_femorata
Species of succulent
"Contributions Toward a Monograph of the Genus Dudleya," published within the Cactus and Succulent Society of America's journal, described two new species from
Dudleya_greenei
List of plant species with reported psychoactive properties
leaf and other tryptamines in leaf, bark Senegalia polyacantha ssp. campylacantha, Less than 0.2% DMT in leaf, NMT; DMT and other tryptamines in leaf
List_of_psychoactive_plants
Family of flies
flies, commonly referred to as the leaf-miner flies for the feeding habits of their larvae, most of which are leaf miners on various plants. It includes
Agromyzidae
American actress (1924–2014)
Year (1981). She also acted in the play Goodbye Charlie (1959), the farce Cactus Flower (1965) and Wonderful Town (1977). She made her West End debut in
Lauren_Bacall
Species of tree
in a hard, light brown shell. In an article in Cactus World (the quarterly journal of the British Cactus and Succulent Society) the authors claimed to
Moringa_hildebrandtii
Species of cactus
unique within the cactus family. Strophocactus wittii grows as an epiphyte, creeping and climbing up trees. The richly branched, leaf-like, flattened stems
Strophocactus_wittii
Genus of true bugs
Chelinidea is a genus of cactus bugs in the family Coreidae, and is the sole genus of the monotypic tribe Chelinideini. There are five described species
Chelinidea
Charley explains why he did what he did. The two make up. Jane Kean as Cactus Kate. Peter Leeds as Rex Romance. Songs: Pat sings "Greenland Is The Place
List of The Danny Thomas Show episodes
List_of_The_Danny_Thomas_Show_episodes
tragopan Cachar bulbul Cachar wedge-billed babbler Cackling goose Cactus canastero Cactus wren Caica parrot Cajamarca antpitta Calabarzon babbler Calandra
List_of_birds_by_common_name
Genus of plants
Werner (2001). "Pep for plantsmen — Part 1, Scrutinizing Peperomia". British Cactus & Succulent Journal. 19 (3): 151–155. JSTOR 42793749. Retrieved 28 April
Peperomia
2001–2003 animated children's TV series
in several episodes. Cactus Polly (voiced by Laraine Newman in the US and Jo Wyatt in the UK) is a helpful Southern-accented cactus lady who carries a lasso
Oswald_(TV_series)
Series of US coins
indicate the Grand Canyon and the saguaro cactus are in two different Arizona scenes, as the saguaro cactus is not native to the area near the Grand Canyon
50_State_quarters
sage Maple syrup Maize (corn) Common bean or Pole bean Jicama Prickly pear cactus Scarlet runner bean or Butter bean Squash species (acorn squash, butternut
List_of_food_origins
Japanese form of the language of flowers
Cactus flower
Hanakotoba
Parasitic insect
Nerioidea Cypselosomatidae Micropezidae (stilt-legged flies) Neriidae (cactus flies, banana stalk flies) Diopsoidea Diopsidae (stalk-eyed flies) Gobryidae
Botfly
Species of tree
Llewellyn Worldwide. pp. 191–. ISBN 978-0-7387-3715-7. "Commiphora myrrha". Cactus art: The world of cacti & succulents. Retrieved 2009-01-15. Schmiedebergs
Commiphora_myrrha
Family of flies commonly known as no see ums, or biting midges
Nerioidea Cypselosomatidae Micropezidae (stilt-legged flies) Neriidae (cactus flies, banana stalk flies) Diopsoidea Diopsidae (stalk-eyed flies) Gobryidae
Ceratopogonidae
Topics referred to by the same term
platyzoan "worms" Acanthocephala (bug), a genus of Coreidae (leaf-footed bugs) A former cactus genus now a junior synonym of Parodia This disambiguation
Acanthocephala (disambiguation)
Acanthocephala_(disambiguation)
Species of succulent
Gordon (2003). Crassula: A Grower's Guide. Illustrated by Derek Tribble. Cactus & Company. ISBN 8890051116. Crassulas in cultivation, Vera Higgins, 1964
Crassula_tetragona
Award
Military Forces. Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver cactus leaf. The Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal is a one-time award to any
Texas Homeland Defense Service Medal
Texas_Homeland_Defense_Service_Medal
Class of plant-based pigments
Not all land plants contain anthocyanin; in the Caryophyllales (including cactus, beets, and amaranth), they are replaced by betalains. Anthocyanins and
Anthocyanin
Species of plant
Yucca rostrata, Dasylirion species, Ferocactus hamatacanthus and other cactus and succulent species. The first description by Gregory Dirk Starr and José
Agave_ovatifolia
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient and American politician
reach Guadalcanal. The air group, code named "Cactus", based at Henderson Field became known as the Cactus Air Force, and their presence played a pivotal
Joe_Foss
Cactaceae Coryphantha missouriensis, Missouri foxtail cactus Coryphantha vivipara, spinystar cactus Opuntia fragilis, brittle pricklypear Opuntia polyacantha
List of Caryophyllales of Montana
List_of_Caryophyllales_of_Montana
Psychoactive substance that induces spiritual experiences
Ayuahuasca: Legal status of ayahuasca by country Psychoactive cactus: Legal status of psychoactive cactus by country Cannabis: Legality of cannabis (Global cannabis
Entheogen
Biological process to convert light into chemical energy
many Euphorbia and cactus species, have their main photosynthetic organs in their stems. The cells in the interior tissues of a leaf, called the mesophyll
Photosynthesis
Lysergamide
(teonanacatl)) Phenethylamines: Pachycereus pringlei (saguesa, elephant cactus, cardon) Peyote (Lophophora williamsii; peyotl) Echinopsis cacti (e.g.,
Ergonovine
DMT-infused smoking blend
blend of different MAOI-containing herbs, such as the ayahuasca vine, and/or leaf or harmala alkaloids from Peganum harmala ("Syrian rue") to create a mix
Changa_(drug)
Species of succulent
2017-10-16, retrieved 2017-10-16 "Our House Plants.com - Haworthia (Zebra Cactus)". Haworthia updates - fasciata Haworthia fasciata - Information page at
Haworthiopsis_fasciata
American actor (1920–2000)
Broadway-hits-cum-films continued to cast Matthau in lead roles such as Hello, Dolly! and Cactus Flower (both 1969); for the latter, Goldie Hawn received an Oscar for Best
Walter_Matthau
LEAF CACTUS
LEAF CACTUS
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Leaf
Girl/Female
Tamil
Leaf
Female
Hebrew
(לֵ×ָה) Hebrew name LEAH means "weary." In the bible, this is the name of Jacob's first wife. Compare with other forms of Leah.
Girl/Female
French, Hindu, Indian
Leaf
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Guðleifr, GUÃLEIF means "divine heir."
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Leah, LEA means "weary." Compare with another form of Lea.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Devon)
English (chiefly Devon) : nickname for a thin or lean person, from Middle English lene ‘lean’ (Old English hlǣne).Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Liatháin (see Lehane).Reduced form of Scottish McLean.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Leaf
Boy/Male
British, English
Leaf
Girl/Female
Hindu
Leaf
Girl/Female
Hindu
Leaf
Girl/Female
Muslim
Leaf
Female
English
 Variant spelling of Old English Lea, LEAH means "meadow." Compare with other forms of Leah.
Female
English
 Old English name LEA means "meadow." Compare with another form of Lea.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Pallabi | பலà¯à®²à®¾à®ªà¯€ Â
Leaf
Pallabi | பலà¯à®²à®¾à®ªà¯€ Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old English personal names Lēofa (masculine) and Lēofe (feminine) ‘dear’, ‘beloved’. These names were in part short forms of various compound names with this first element, in part independent affectionate bynames.English : apparently a topographic name for someone who lived in a densely foliated area, from Middle English lēaf ‘leaf’; a certain Robert Intheleaves is recorded in London in the 14th century.Americanized form of Swedish Lö(ö)f, Löv, an ornamental name from löv ‘leaf’.English translation of the Ashkenazic Jewish ornamental surname Blatt.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leaf.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Leaf
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of Old Norse Leifr, LEIF means "descendant, heir."
Surname or Lastname
English, Spanish, and Portuguese
English, Spanish, and Portuguese : nickname for a loyal or trustworthy person, from Old French leial, Spanish and Portuguese leal ‘loyal’, ‘faithful (to obligations)’, Latin legalis, from lex, ‘law’, ‘obligation’ (genitive legis).
LEAF CACTUS
LEAF CACTUS
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Fragrance; Khushboo
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a kindly master, from Middle English swete ‘sweet’, ‘pleasant’, ‘agreeable’ + sire, sier ‘master’ (often used to address an older man).Possibly an Americanized spelling of German and Jewish Schweitzer.
Female
English
Short form of English Molly, MOLL means "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Schum.Chinese : (Pinyin Cen) this surname was derived from an area so named during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc).
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : from a diminutive of Old French loutre ‘otter’ (Latin lutra), applied as a nickname for someone thought to resemble an otter, or a metonymic occupational name for someone who hunted otters (for their pelts). Compare Luter.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Latin
To Cross the River; Form of Travers; Crossroads; Crossing; Toll Taker; Collector of Tolls
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Auspicious; Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
Indian
Who Wins Death
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Reborn; Born a New; Born Again; Rebirth
LEAF CACTUS
LEAF CACTUS
LEAF CACTUS
LEAF CACTUS
LEAF CACTUS
a.
Having leaflike expansions on the legs; -- said of certain insects; as, the leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus phyllopus).
v. t.
To spend in idleness; -- with away; as, to loaf time away.
n.
The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.
v. t.
To pass over by a leap or jump; as, to leap a wall, or a ditch.
a.
Decayed; tasteless; dead; as, a deaf nut; deaf corn.
v. i.
To shoot out leaves; to produce leaves; to leave; as, the trees leaf in May.
n.
Something which is like a leaf in being wide and thin and having a flat surface, or in being attached to a larger body by one edge or end; as : (a) A part of a book or folded sheet containing two pages upon its opposite sides. (b) A side, division, or part, that slides or is hinged, as of window shutters, folding doors, etc. (c) The movable side of a table. (d) A very thin plate; as, gold leaf. (e) A portion of fat lying in a separate fold or layer. (f) One of the teeth of a pinion, especially when small.
v. t.
To conduct or direct with authority; to have direction or charge of; as, to lead an army, an exploring party, or a search; to lead a political party.
n.
Sheets or plates of lead used as a covering for roofs; hence, pl., a roof covered with lead sheets or terne plates.
v.
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape; as, a leak in a roof; a leak in a boat; a leak in a gas pipe.
n.
precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; as, the white horse had the lead; a lead of a boat's length, or of half a second.
n.
An article made of lead or an alloy of lead
superl
Full of leaves; abounding in leaves; as, the leafy forest.
n.
A small cylinder of black lead or plumbago, used in pencils.
v. t.
To cause to leap; as, to leap a horse across a ditch.
v. i.
Wanting fullness, richness, sufficiency, or productiveness; deficient in quality or contents; slender; scant; barren; bare; mean; -- used literally and figuratively; as, the lean harvest; a lean purse; a lean discourse; lean wages.
n.
A plummet or mass of lead, used in sounding at sea.
a.
As deaf as a stone; completely deaf.
v. i.
Wanting flesh; destitute of or deficient in fat; not plump; meager; thin; lank; as, a lean body; a lean cattle.
v. i.
To cause to lean; to incline; to support or rest.