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defoliate - Dictionary definition and meaning for defoliate

DEFOLIATE

  • (verb) strip the leaves or branches from

    "defoliate the trees with pesticides"

  • (adj.) deprived of leaves

    synonyms : defoliated

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for defoliate

  • (Tag: ) de(without, not having) + folio(folios..green leaves)....excessive use of chemicals can destroy the greenness of leaves.

    added by preetisoni2411    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: ) de+FALL+ATE: u make the leaves to fall, and eat them...thereby depriving of leaves...!!!

    added by sravan1411    editEdit Mnemonic

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