broad-leaved

[ brawd-leevd ]
/ ˈbrɔdˈlivd /

adjective Botany.

of or relating to plants having broad or relatively broad leaves, rather than needles.
Also broadleaf, broadleafed, broad-leafed [brawd-leeft] /ˈbrɔdˌlift/.

Origin of broad-leaved

First recorded in 1545–55

Words nearby broad-leaved

broad shoulders, have, broad-based, broad-brush, broad-gauge, broad-jump, broad-leaved, broad-leaved bottle tree, broad-leaved maple, broad-minded, broad-spectrum, broad-winged hawk

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British Dictionary definitions for broad-leaved

broad-leaved

adjective

denoting trees other than conifers, most of which have broad rather than needle-shaped leaves

Scientific definitions for broad-leaved

broad-leaved
[ brôd′lēvd′ ]

Having broad leaves rather than needlelike or scalelike leaves. Broad leaves are adapted to maximizing photosynthesis by capturing large amounts of sunlight. Since the gases that are exchanged with the atmosphere in photosynthesis must be dissolved in water, most broad-leaved plants grow in regions with dependable rainfall. See more at leaf transpiration.