For curious minds ages 3–12

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Leaf

/liːf/

1 syllable

Leaf

noun

Meaning: The flat green part that grows on a plant.

Full meaning: A flat green part of a plant that makes food from sunlight.

Phonics sounds: l-ea-f — blend them together!

Example: “A yellow leaf fell from the tree.”

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Category: nature · Frequency rank: 35 (smaller = more common)