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water leaf

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noun

  1. (in Greek architecture and sculpture) a motif of heart-shaped leaves having a conspicuous midrib.


Etymology

Origin of water leaf

First recorded in 1850–55


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Nearby, exquisite drawings by Temitayo Ogunbiyi depict okra, water leaf and other vegetables in Nigerian cuisine, along with recipes.

From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2022

The dew-drops fell like water, leaf after leaf dropped from the trees, the sloe-thorn alone still bore fruit, but the sloes were sour, and set the teeth on edge.

From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen

A long band, livid as a water leaf, enveloped the horizon with an olive-coloured girdle.

From Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite by Pierre Lou?s

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