English dictionary
defoliate
/d/i/'f/oU/l/I/,/eI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Deprived of leaves, as by their natural fall.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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deprived of leaves
Synonyms defoliatedSource: WordNet 3.0
verb
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strip the leaves or branches from
ExamplesDefoliate the trees with pesticides.
Source: WordNet 3.0