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leafy

[lee-fee] / ˈli fi /
ADJECTIVE
abundant in foliage
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Foods such as dairy products, leafy green vegetables and fortified products are common dietary sources.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

The low-lying region is home to dozens of vibrant communities, some dating back centuries with bustling markets, leafy gardens and traditional burial grounds.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

From there, I add red pepper flakes, dried oregano, garlic powder and whatever leafy herbs need using up.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

With that done, I made my way up to Sunset Boulevard, which is loud and unshaded and not nearly as pleasant a place to walk as some of West Hollywood’s more green and leafy streets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Mandela lived on a leafy suburban street in a Mediterranean-style home set behind butter-colored concrete walls.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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