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defoliate (of a plant) having shed its leaves defoliate [dē′fō·lē‚āt] (botany) To remove leaves or cause leaves to fall, especially prematurely. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The psyllid damages the leaves by drawing sap, which defoliates the trees and can lead to its death. Gypsy moths can attack bur oak; oak lacebug can turn the leaves off-color, causing long-term stress that heavily defoliates bur oaks in shelterbelt plantings, especially during dry weather. A boy astride the sole tree in a grassy island all but engulfed by asphalt and concrete defoliates it leaf by leaf in anticipation of the fall: "My father thinks its a good idea . |
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