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Leaflet

//ˈliːflɪt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One of the components of a compound leaf.
  2. 2
    a thin triangular flap of a heart valve wordnet
  3. 3
    A small plant leaf.

    "The new leaflets at the end of the branch were a lighter shade of green than the mature leaves."

  4. 4
    a small book usually having a paper cover wordnet
  5. 5
    A small sheet of paper containing information, used for dissemination of said information, often an advertisement.

    "A leaflet had been left under the car's windshield wiper."

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  1. 6
    part of a compound leaf wordnet
  2. 7
    A flap of a valve of a heart or blood vessel.
Verb
  1. 1
    To distribute leaflets to. transitive

    "A sidewalk preacher gave an impassioned sermon while an assistant leafleted those who stayed to listen."

  2. 2
    To distribute leaflets. intransitive

    "During the summer, Peter earned some extra cash by leafleting for a local pizza delivery restaurant."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From leaf + -let.

Etymology 2

From leaf + -let.

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