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Meaning of leaf sheath | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A structure at the base of a leaf's petiole that partly surrounds or protect the stem or another organ that it subtends.

Equivalents

Deutsch Blattscheide
Suomi lehtituppi
日本語 葉鞘
Nederlands bladschede

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

leaf sheep leaf sight leaf spot leaf spring leaf storm leaf tier

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