LEAF
—none. (plural. Leaves) 1 each of several flattened usually. Green structures of a plant, growing usually. On the side of a stem. 2 a foliage regarded collectively. B state of bearing leaves (tree in leaf). 3 single thickness of paper. 4 very thin sheet of metal etc. 5 hinged part, extra section, or flap of a table etc. —verb. 1 put forth leaves. 2 (foll. By through) turn over the pages of (a book etc.). ? leafage none. Leafy adjective. (-ier, -iest). [old english]