The rustle of Autumn leaves. The whispering of leaves in the gentle Summer breeze.
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The EA pair in leaf has the long E vowel sound, as in lean and grief.
a small leaf is called microphyll, that's the scientific term
A leaf's edge is called its margin.
No. The EA has a long E sound, as in leap and sheaf.
No. The EA has a long E sound, as in leap and sheaf.
No. The EA has a long E sound as in leave and lean.
It's called the "Shade Leaf"
A flower bearing leaf is called a bract.
The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof. The upper skin of the leaf has a layer of wax on it, called a cuticle. This makes the leaf waterproof.
a leaf
Yes, the EA pair is pronounced as a long E as in flea. It rhymes with grief and beef.