单词 | leaf plate |
释义 | > as lemmasleaf plate leaf plate n. a leaf or leaves used as a plate or dish for food. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > setting table > table utensils > [noun] > table-vessels > dish or plate > leaf as plate leaf plate1832 leaf platter1852 1832 Minutes of Evid. Select. Comm. E. India Company III. 163 in Parl. Papers 1831–2 (H.C. 735-III) X. ii. 1 The government officer of a district wanted leaf plates to supply his table for a year. 1962 B. Harrisson Orang-Utan ii. 57 You bend slightly over and down for mouth and fingers to meet above your leaf-plate. 2005 Hindustan Times (Nexis) 18 May The meal is served on leaf plates to guests sitting on the floor. < as lemmas |
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