Leaf-cutter

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any insect that cuts pieces from leaves.
  2. 2
    bee that cuts rounded pieces from leaves and flowers to line its nest wordnet
  3. 3
    A plantcutter
  4. 4
    A tool for trimming leaves from plants.
  5. 5
    A person employed to collect leaves from wild growing trees and shrubs for use in zoos, animal hospitals, etc.
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  1. 6
    A pastry mould in the shape of a leaf or leaves.

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leaf-cutter beeleaf-cutting bee

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"Leaf-cutter ants have powerful blades on either side of their head that are as sharp as any man-made knife."

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leaf-cutter antleaf-cutter beeleafcutter antleafcutter bee

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