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silky-leaved

/ˈsɪl.ki liːvd/

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adjective

/ˈsɪl.ki liːvd/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, используемое для описания растения, листья которого гладкие и мягкие, как шёлк.

An obsolete adjective used to describe a plant having leaves that are smooth and soft like silk.

  1. Having glossy leavesC1formal

    Describes a plant whose leaves are smooth, shiny, and often soft to the touch, resembling silk.

    ruС шелковистыми листьями

    • The silky-leaved plant thrived in the humid greenhouse.
    • Gardeners often admire the silky-leaved varieties for their ornamental value.
    • The silky-leaved shrub reflected the sunlight beautifully.
Forms
  • more silky-leaved comparative form
  • most silky-leaved superlative form