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1leaflet
noun leaf·let \ˈlēf-lət\
: a printed and often folded sheet of paper that is usually given to people for no cost
Full Definition of LEAFLET
1
a : one of the divisions of a compound leaf b : a small or young foliage leaf
2
: a leaflike organ or part
3
: a usually folded printed sheet intended for free distribution
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First Known Use of LEAFLET
1785
Other Printing Terms
2leaflet
verb
: to give leaflets to many people in (a place)
leaflet·ed or leaflet·tedleaflet·ing or leaflet·ting
Full Definition of LEAFLET
intransitive verb
: to hand out leaflets
transitive verb
: to hand out leaflets to
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First Known Use of LEAFLET
1962
LEAFLET Defined for Kids
leaflet
noun leaf·let \ˈlēf-lət\
Definition of LEAFLET for Kids
1
: a printed and often folded sheet of paper that is usually given to people at no cost <an advertising leaflet>
2
: one of the divisions of a leaf which is made up of two or more smaller parts
3
: a young or small leaf
Medical Dictionary
leaflet
noun leaf·let \ˈlē-flət\
Medical Definition of LEAFLET
: a leaflike organ, structure, or part <lipid molecules in a bimolecular leaflet>; especially : any of the flaps of the biscuspid valve or the tricuspid valve
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