Definitions for defoliate
defoliate
de·fo·li·ate
Spelling: [verb dee-foh-lee-eyt; adjective dee-foh-lee-it,
IPA: /verb diˈfoʊ liˌeɪt; adjective diˈfoʊ li ɪt, -ˌeɪt/
Defoliate is a 9 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.
You can make 399 anagrams from letters in defoliate (adeefilot).
Definitions for defoliate
adjective
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(of a tree) having lost its leaves, especially by a natural process.
verb (used with object)
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to strip (a tree, bush, etc.) of leaves.
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to destroy or cause widespread loss of leaves in (an area of jungle, forest, etc.), as by using chemical sprays or incendiary bombs, in order to deprive enemy troops or guerrilla forces of concealment.
verb (used without object)
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to lose leaves.
Origin of defoliate
1785-1795; Medieval Latin dēfoliātus, past participle of dēfoliāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + foli(um) leaf + -ātus
Examples for defoliate
When neglected for two or three years, they often defoliate large trees.