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de·fo·li·ate
I. \(ˈ)dēˈfōlēˌāt\ transitive verb
Etymology: Late Latin defoliatus, past participle of defoliare, from Latin de- + folium leaf — more at blade
: to strip of leaves : cause the leaves of to fall especially prematurely
• de·fo·li·a·tion \(|)dēˌfōlēˈāshən\ noun -s
II. \(ˈ)dēˈfōlēə̇t, -ēˌāt\ adjective
or de·fo·li·at·ed \-ēˌād.ə̇d\
Etymology: Late Latin defoliatus
: deprived of leaves (as by their natural fall) |