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leaf vs parallel-veined leaf

parallel-veined leaf vs leaf

leaf and parallel-veined leaf both are nouns.

leaf is a verb but parallel-veined leaf is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leaf Yes No Yes No
parallel-veined leaf Yes No No No
As nouns, parallel-veined leaf is a hyponym of leaf; that is, parallel-veined leaf is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leaf:
  • leaf: the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
  • parallel-veined leaf: a leaf whose veins run in parallel from the stem
leaf (noun) parallel-veined leaf (noun)
hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door) a leaf whose veins run in parallel from the stem
a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
leaf (verb) parallel-veined leaf (verb)
produce leaves, of plants
turn over pages
look through a book or other written material
Difference between leaf and parallel-veined leaf

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