defoliation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːˌfəʊliːˈ(j)eɪʃən/ (UK)
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Etymology
Etymology tree English defoliate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English defoliation From defoliate + -ion.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| defoliations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (7)
el φυλόρροια (separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem) · ca defoliació (separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem) · fr défolitation (separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem) · sv lövfällning (separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem) · bg обезлистяване (separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem) · bg листопад (separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem) · de Entlaubung (separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem)