Definition

A person or thing that removes leaves from plants or trees, often used in agriculture or pest control.

Example

The farmer used a defoliator to prepare the crops for harvest.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new defoliator they developed for the garden?

Yeah, I read that it helps plants grow better by removing old leaves.

That sounds really useful, especially for maintaining healthy plants.

Definitely! I might get one for my vegetable garden this spring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Defoliator → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "folium" (meaning leaf) and the suffix "-ator" (meaning one who does). The word "defoliator" refers to something that removes leaves, particularly in the context of agriculture or warfare.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing leaves' — 'de-' means down or away, 'folium' means leaf, and '-ator' indicates someone or something that performs an action.

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