broad–leaved

adjective \-ˈlēvd\

Definition of BROAD-LEAVED

: having broad leaves; specifically : having leaves that are not needles

: composed of broad-leaved plants <broad–leaved forests>

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broad–leaved or broad·leaf \-ˈlēf\ also broad–leafed \-ˈlēft\

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