Definition

A type of shrub found in temperate bogs, known for its evergreen leaves and small white flowers.

Example

The leatherleaf shrub thrives in wet, acidic soils.

Conversation

Have you seen the leatherleaf shrubs in the park lately?

Yeah, they look beautiful with their evergreen leaves.

I love how they bloom with those small white flowers too.

Absolutely! They really brighten up the whole area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leatherleaf is formed from "leather" (from Old English *leðer*, meaning animal hide) and "leaf" (from Old English *leaf*, meaning the foliage of a plant). The word "leatherleaf" refers to a type of plant that has leaves resembling the texture of leather.

Memory Tip

Think of 'leather' as the tough material made from animal hide and 'leaf' as the foliage of a plant. This helps you remember that 'leatherleaf' describes a plant with tough, leathery leaves.

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