leaves
Translation
leaves
Examples
The leaves turn brown in autumn.
The leaves turn brown in the fall.
Tea is made from the leaves of a plant.
Tea is made from the leaves of a plant.
Grammar Patterns
((plural noun)) the flat, usually green parts of a plant or tree The trees are full of green leaves.
Similar Words
Synonyms: foliage, fronds
Etymology
The plural of 'leaf'. The 'f' changes to 'v' before adding '-es', a common pattern (e.g., knife -> knives).
Memory Tips
Remember this is the plural of 'leaf'. Picture many leaves falling from a tree.