Definition and Synonyms for Defoliate

Definition of Defoliate

1. Deprived of leaves Adjective Satellite
2. Strip the leaves or branches from Verb

Synonyms for word "defoliate"

defoliated

Semanticaly linked words with "defoliate"

Lexical Analysis for "defoliate"

defoliant
Noun
derivation
1
1. a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off
defoliation
Noun
derivation
2
1. causing the leaves of trees and other plants to fall off (as by the use of chemicals)
2. the loss of foliage
defoliator
Noun
derivation
1
1. an insect that strips the leaves from plants

Words Rhyme with defoliate

Etymology for defoliate

etymology defoliation
etymology defoliator
etymological origin of de-
etymologically related defoliation
etymological origin of foliate
is derived from defoliated
is derived from defoliates
is derived from defoliating
is derived from defoliation
is derived from defoliator