Defoliator

//diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪtə(ɹ)// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something or someone that defoliates.

    "Leaf Tatterers and Defoliators This group of pecan arthropods can cause damage to foliage from shortly after budbreak until about the time of pollination."

  2. 2
    an insect that strips the leaves from plants wordnet

Example

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"Leaf Tatterers and Defoliators This group of pecan arthropods can cause damage to foliage from shortly after budbreak until about the time of pollination."

Etymology

From defoliate + -or.

Related phrases

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