leafy

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   having many leaves or abundant foliage

   The path disappeared beneath a leafy canopy.

2. 2
   adj

   having many trees and green plants, especially when describing a pleasant neighborhood or street

   They moved to a quiet, leafy suburb near the park.

From leaf + -y, continuing Middle English forms of the adjective. Its use for neighborhoods and streets extends the literal abundance of leaves to places characterized by mature trees and greenery.

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