Meaning defoliate
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defoliate


1793, perhaps a back-formation from defoliation. Earlier in this sense was defoil (c. 1600). Related: Defoliated; defoliating.
Source: etymonline.com

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defoliate


The removal of leaves off a tree.
Source: hurricanescience.org

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defoliate


(v) strip the leaves or branches from(adj) deprived of leaves
Source: beedictionary.com





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