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Topics referred to by the same term
Leaf River may refer to: Leaf River (Quebec) Leaf River (Illinois) Leaf River (Minnesota) Leaf River (Mississippi) Leaf River, Illinois Leaf River, Minnesota
Leaf_River
Topics referred to by the same term
Leaf River Township may refer to the following townships in the United States: Leaf River Township, Wadena County, Minnesota Leaf River Township, Ogle
Leaf_River_Township
River in Mississippi, United States
Leaf River is a river, about 180 mi (290 km) long, in southern Mississippi in the United States. It is a principal tributary of the Pascagoula River,
Leaf_River_(Mississippi)
River in Quebec, Canada
Leaf River (French: Rivière aux Feuilles; Inuktitut: Kuugaaluk ["the large river"] or Itinniq ["where there are spring tides"]) is a river in northern
Leaf_River_(Quebec)
Village in Illinois, United States
Leaf River is a village in Leaf River Township, Ogle County, Illinois, United States, along a stream of the same name. As of the 2020 census, Leaf River
Leaf_River,_Illinois
Ghost town in Minnesota, United States
Leaf River, or Leafriver, is a ghost town in section 22 of Leaf River Township, Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. Today the town has a population
Leaf_River,_Minnesota
Subspecies of caribou or reindeer in North America
27,600 in 2012. The Leaf River caribou herd (LRCH) is a migratory forest-tundra ecotype of the boreal woodland caribou. The Leaf Herd in the west, near
Boreal_woodland_caribou
River
GPX (secondary coordinates) The Bouie River, sometimes known as the Bowie River, is a tributary of the Leaf River, 60 miles (97 km) long, in southern Mississippi
Bouie_River
Reindeer distribution around the world
Corporation, down from 385,000 in 2001 and 74,131 in 2010. Leaf River caribou herd The Leaf River caribou herd (LRCH), another migratory herd of Labrador
Reindeer_distribution
American Civil War fighter (1829–1922)
houses for his neighbors. — Tom Knight Newton Knight was born near the Leaf River in Jones County, Mississippi, most likely in November 1837, to Albert
Newton_Knight
The Leaf River is a 43.6-mile-long (70.2 km) tributary of the Crow Wing River in west-central Minnesota in the United States. Via the Crow Wing, it is
Leaf_River_(Minnesota)
River in Illinois, United States
(primary coordinates) GPX (secondary coordinates) The Leaf River is a tributary of the Rock River, about 31 miles (50 km) long, in northwestern Illinois
Leaf_River_(Illinois)
Subspecies of deer
that live in Nunavik, Quebec, and Labrador: the Leaf River caribou herd (LRCH) and the George River caribou herd (GRCH) south of Ungava Bay. Rangifer
Migratory_woodland_caribou
tributaries: the Tallahatchie River, Yazoo River, Big Black River, Leaf River, and the Chickasawhay River. However, other tributaries vary in size, with some also
List_of_rivers_of_Mississippi
Protected area in Mississippi, United States
Leaf River Wildlife Management Area was established in 1940 out of land owned by the U.S. Forest Service. Located within the De Soto National Forest off
Leaf River Wildlife Management Area
Leaf_River_Wildlife_Management_Area
Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador which includes the George River caribou and the Leaf River caribou, the Atlantic-Gaspésie caribou population in Quebec
Caribou herds and populations in Canada
Caribou_herds_and_populations_in_Canada
Stream in Mississippi
is a stream in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is a tributary to the Leaf River. Bogue Homo is a name derived from the Choctaw language meaning "red creek"
Bogue Homo (Leaf River tributary)
Bogue_Homo_(Leaf_River_tributary)
Railroad in Mississippi, USA
soldiers built earthwork fortifications to defend the railroad's Tallahatchie River bridge near Abbeville but retreated south without firing a shot when they
Mississippi_Central_Railroad
City in Mississippi, United States
Petal is a city in Forrest County, Mississippi, along the Leaf River. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population
Petal,_Mississippi
Stream in Mississippi, U.S.
is a stream in the U.S. state of Mississippi. It is a tributary to the Leaf River. Tallabogue is a name derived from the Choctaw language purported to mean
Tallabogue (Leaf River tributary)
Tallabogue_(Leaf_River_tributary)
City in Mississippi, United States
Laurel, and Tallahala Creek continues south to join the Leaf River, part of the Pascagoula River watershed. The climate in this area is characterized by
Laurel,_Mississippi
Township in Illinois, United States
Leaf River Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,137 and it contained 520 housing units. According
Leaf_River_Township,_Illinois
Wing River is a 48.2-mile-long (77.6 km) tributary of the Leaf River in west-central Minnesota in the United States. Via the Leaf and Crow Wing rivers, it
Wing River (Leaf River tributary)
Wing_River_(Leaf_River_tributary)
United States historic place
Leaf River Bridge was constructed in 1907 and spans the Leaf River in Greene County, Mississippi. When a new bridge was constructed across the Leaf River
Leaf River Bridge (Greene County, Mississippi)
Leaf_River_Bridge_(Greene_County,_Mississippi)
Place in Manitoba, Canada
approximately 1,000 km north of Winnipeg along the Churchill River. The original (urban) community of Leaf Rapids is on Manitoba Provincial Road 391, although
Leaf_Rapids
Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States
Leaf is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Greene County, Mississippi, United States. Leaf is located east of Leaf River Wildlife
Leaf,_Mississippi
Park) Frankford Village Garen Grover Harlis Hereford Homedahl Lake Addie Leaf River Lewiston London Lude Mallard Manganese Muskoda New Prairie Nininger Oak
List of ghost towns in Minnesota
List_of_ghost_towns_in_Minnesota
County in Minnesota, United States
different configuration because their boundaries are aligned with the Leaf and Crow Wing Rivers, respectively). In 1857 Augustus Aspinwall laid out a town site
Wadena_County,_Minnesota
Topics referred to by the same term
community Leaf, Mississippi, United States, an unincorporated community Leaf River (disambiguation), several rivers in North America Leaf (surname),
Leaf_(disambiguation)
Parle River Langley River Le Sueur River Leaf River Leech Lake River Lester River* Lime Creek (Des Moines River tributary) Lime Creek (Winnebago River tributary)
List_of_rivers_of_Minnesota
County in Mississippi, United States
town of Augusta, near the center of the county on the east bank of the Leaf River. At Old Augusta, the outlaw James Copeland was executed by hanging on
Perry_County,_Mississippi
Northern village municipality in Quebec, Canada
tundra. Tasiujaq actually refers to the whole of Leaf Basin: Leaf Lake, Leaf Passage and Leaf Bay. Leaf Basin is renowned for its high tides, which regularly
Tasiujaq
Species of lizard
The Iaraka River leaf chameleon (Brookesia vadoni), also commonly known as the mossy pygmy leaf chameleon, is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family
Iaraka_River_leaf_chameleon
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1942–1968)
wounded. Wickam, aged 25 at his death, was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Leaf River, Illinois. Corporal Wickam's Medal of Honor citation reads: For conspicuous
Jerry_Wayne_Wickam
Leaf of the maple tree
The maple leaf is the characteristic leaf of the maple tree. It is used as the national symbol of Canada. By the early 1700s, the maple leaf had been adopted
Maple_leaf
Protected area in Mississippi, United States
significant wilderness areas within DeSoto: Black Creek Wilderness and Leaf River Wilderness. Black Creek is a popular stream for canoeing, camping, and
De_Soto_National_Forest
Large glacial lake in Manitoba, Canada
Hungry River, Cypress Creek, William River, Bélanger River, Mukutawa River, Crane Creek, Kapawekapuk Creek, Marchand Creek, Leaf River, Pigeon River, Taskapekawe
Lake_Winnipeg
National Hockey League team in Toronto, Ontario
The Toronto Maple Leafs, officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Leafs, are a professional ice hockey team based in
Toronto_Maple_Leafs
State Highway in Mississippi
traveling past where the Pascagoula River splits into the Leaf and Chickasawhay rivers, with MS 57 following the Leaf River and crossing into Greene County
Mississippi_Highway_57
River in Mississippi, United States
River is a river about 210 miles (340 km) long in southeastern Mississippi in the United States. It is a principal tributary of the Pascagoula River that
Chickasawhay_River
High school conference in Illinois, USA
13km 8.1miles Leaf River Franklin Center Lutheran North Boone Mount Morris Kirkland-Hiawatha Warren River Ridge Polo Pearl City Milledgeville Durand Ashton
Northwest_8_Conference
River Rock Creek Iroquois River Henderson Creek Edwards River Rock River Green River Pine Creek Kyte River Leaf River Stillman Creek Kishwaukee River
List_of_rivers_of_Illinois
United States historic place
The Mahned Bridge was constructed in 1903 and spans the Leaf River in Perry County, Mississippi. Around 1980, the bridge was removed from service and access
Mahned_Bridge
Range of hills in Minnesota, U.S.
“Rustling Leaf Mountains.” The name is also shared by Leaf Mountain Township, the two Leaf Lakes ("Gaaskibag-wajiwi-zaaga'iganan"), and the Leaf River
Leaf_Hills_Moraines
Town in Mississippi, United States
just west of the Leaf River, which passes under Mississippi Highway 28 about 1 mile outside of the Taylorsville city limits. The Leaf River is a main tributary
Taylorsville,_Mississippi
Trail in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Root River Line to provide a loop route through Whitnall Park. In 2004, the length was 2.6 miles (4.2 km). Oak Leaf Trail on the East Side Oak Leaf Trail
Oak_Leaf_Trail
Virginia Leading Creek (Tygart Valley River) - West Virginia Leaf River - Illinois Leaf River - Minnesota Leaf River - Mississippi Leatherwood Creek - western
List of rivers of the United States: L
List_of_rivers_of_the_United_States:_L
City in Minnesota, United States
the Leaf River. The population was 210 at the 2020 census. Bluffton was platted in March 1880, and named for the bluffs on the nearby Leaf River. Bluffton
Bluffton,_Minnesota
Township in Minnesota, United States
Leaf River Township is a township in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 515 at the 2000 census. Leaf River Township was named
Leaf River Township, Wadena County, Minnesota
Leaf_River_Township,_Wadena_County,_Minnesota
5-mile-long (4.0 km) shortline railroad that runs from the Georgia-Pacific Leaf River Cellulose pulp mill near the Old Augusta Historic Site in New Augusta
Old_Augusta_Railroad
Telephone area codes
Holiday Lake Summerset Lakemoor Lakewood Lakewood Shores Lanark LaSalle Leaf River Lee Leland Lena Leonore Lindenwood Lisbon Lockport Lostant Loves Park
Area_codes_815_and_779
Producer of ready-to-drink organic teas and lemonades
the sale of the Sweet Leaf Tea Company, which was a wholly owned and operated subsidiary, to Dunn's River Brands. Dunn's River Brands partnered with Fireman
Sweet_Leaf_Tea_Company
United States historic place
the remnants of Augusta, Mississippi, a town that was founded along the Leaf River in 1812 and abandoned between 1902 and 1906. The site was added to the
Old_Augusta_Historic_Site
River in Quebec, Canada
to the "critical decline" of the George River Caribou Herd (GRCH) and the "uncertain future" of the Leaf River Caribou Herd (LRCH) and Torngat Caribou
George_River_(Quebec)
Building designation in the U.S. state of Mississippi
Bridge (also Pascagoula River Bridge) Oak Grove Community Center (also Lucedale Colored School) Greene County Courthouse Leaf River Bridge State Line School
Mississippi_Landmark
River in Quebec, Canada
River is a tributary of the Leaf River of northern Quebec, Canada, ultimately flowing into Ungava Bay. Its source is Nedlouc Lake. The Nedlouc River flows
Nedlouc_River
River in Canada
Bleu. It is one of the main tributaries of the Leaf River. Lester Kovac/Lynette Chubb: Charpentier/Leaf 2007 57°24′29″N 72°49′24″W / 57.40806°N 72.82333°W
Charpentier_River
Unincorporated community in Mississippi, United States
foot traffic is welcome on the bridge. The confluence of the Leaf River and Chickasawhay River can be seen north of the bridge. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic
Merrill,_Mississippi
Town in Mississippi, United States
is on the western side of the valley of the Leaf River, a south-flowing tributary of the Pascagoula River. U.S. Route 98 passes through the northern part
McLain,_Mississippi
1928 tornado in Illinois, U.S.
Films. ISBN 1-879362-02-3. Leaf River Mirror (September 21, 1928). "Rockford Hit By Tornado, Death and Havoc". The Leaf River Mirror. Midway Village Museum
1928_Rockford_tornado
County in Illinois, United States
2291 Rochelle 9446 Adeline Creston Davis Junction Forreston Hillcrest Leaf River Monroe Center Mount Morris Stillman Valley Baileyville Brookville Buffalo
Ogle_County,_Illinois
River in Minnesota, United States
Redeye River is a tributary of the Leaf River, 73 miles (117 km) long, in central Minnesota in the United States. Via the Leaf and Crow Wing Rivers, it is
Redeye_River
Combined statistical area in Illinois, United States
place) Holcomb (census designated place) Kings (census designated place) Leaf River Lost Nation (census designated place) Monroe Center New Milford Orangeville
Rockford metropolitan area, Illinois
Rockford_metropolitan_area,_Illinois
United States historic place
trinomial 21WD15) was a trading post established on the Leaf River in 1792 in what is now Wing River Township, Minnesota, United States. No visible traces
Réaume's_Trading_Post
American football player and coach (born 1977)
coach at Petal High School located in Petal, Mississippi, just across the Leaf River from Hattiesburg. He was the wide receiver's coach for Austin Peay State
Todd_Pinkston
Mississippi state government agency
Buckatunna Creek Chickasawhay River Chunky River Escatawpa River Gains Creek Leaf River Little Black Creek Okatoma Creek Pascagoula River Red Creek Tallahala Creek
Pat Harrison Waterway District
Pat_Harrison_Waterway_District
City in Mississippi, United States
William Wesley Sumrall. They were known to take refuge in a swamp along the Leaf River. Along with as many as 100 other Southern men, they fought several skirmishes
Ellisville,_Mississippi
Beauty pageant
crowned Miss Mississippi". The Clarion-Ledger. Jackson, MS: Gannett. "Miss Leaf River Valley's Outstanding Teen takes state title". The Vicksburg Post. June
Miss_Mississippi's_Teen
Product of slow decomposition of deciduous leaves
Leaf mold (spelled leaf mould outside of the United States) is the compost produced by decomposition of shaded deciduous shrub and tree leaves, primarily
Leaf_mold
Species of fish
blacktail shiner is up to 4 years in the Leaf River system, Mississippi and up to 5 years in the Blanco River, Texas.[unreliable source?] In Texas, the
Blacktail_shiner
Stream in Mississippi, United States
Tallahala Creek is a river in the southeast part of the U.S. state of Mississippi. It flows from north to south, joining the Leaf River east of Hattiesburg
Tallahala_Creek
Township in Minnesota, United States
population was 430. The township is named for the Wing River, which converges with the Leaf River within its boundaries. According to the United States
Wing River Township, Wadena County, Minnesota
Wing_River_Township,_Wadena_County,_Minnesota
Short story by J. R. R. Tolkien
"Leaf by Niggle" is a short story written by J. R. R. Tolkien in 1938–39 and first published in the Dublin Review in January 1945. It was reprinted in
Leaf_by_Niggle
County in Minnesota, United States
south-flowing Pelican River west of Fergus Falls. The Leaf River rises in the county and flows east to its confluence with the Crow Wing River in neighboring
Otter_Tail_County,_Minnesota
Bay of the Arctic Ocean, Quebec, Canada
the world. A 16.2m range was recorded in March 2002 at the mouth of the Leaf River on the southwestern margin of the bay and it is predicted that the extreme
Ungava_Bay
Leaf of banana plant
The banana leaf is the leaf of the banana plant, which may produce up to 40 leaves in a growing cycle. The leaves have a wide range of applications because
Banana_leaf
Town in Mississippi, United States
through the town. Via Bogue Homo, the town is part of the Leaf River and thence the Pascagoula River watershed. The area around Heidelberg has abundant natural
Heidelberg,_Mississippi
Topics referred to by the same term
Wing River may refer to: Wing River (Leaf River tributary), in Minnesota, United States Wing River (Rapid River tributary), in Minnesota, United States
Wing_River
Collection of Linux distributions dedicated to routing
Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall PTR. p. 105. ISBN 0-13-140206-4. OCLC 52638748. LEAF Linux Embedded Appliance Framework project documentation LEAF Linux
LEAF_Project
Plant in the Erythroxylaceae family
96%. Coca-Cola used coca leaf extract in its products from 1885 until about 1903, when it switched to using a decocainized leaf extract. Extracting cocaine
Coca
Stream in Mississippi, U.S.
Mississippi. It is a tributary to the Leaf River. Ichusa is a name derived from the Choctaw language meaning "little river". A variant name is "Hatchushe Creek"
Ichusa_Creek
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, United States, located north of Leaf River. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Egan, Illinois
Egan,_Illinois
River in Western Canada
Teepee Creek Leaf River Ceba Creek Berdahl Creek Chemong Creek North Chemong Creek Rat Creek Senton River Fish commonly found in Overflowing River include
Overflowing_River
Village in Illinois, United States
in Maryland Township, Ogle County, Illinois, United States, along the Leaf River. As of the 2020 census, Adeline had a population of 78. Adeline was laid
Adeline,_Illinois
Nationalist cartographic representation of the Republic of China's territorial claims
The Begonia Leaf Map (Chinese: 秋海棠葉圖; pinyin: Qiūhǎitángyè Tù) is a popular designation for the historical map of the Republic of China (1912–1949). The
Begonia_Leaf_Map
Moveable bridge type
moveable bridge with a counterweight that continuously balances a span, or leaf, throughout its upward swing to provide clearance for boat traffic. It may
Bascule_bridge
Township in Minnesota, United States
about the center of the township. Leaf River and Willow Creek flow into East Leaf lake from the north and south ends. Leaf Lake Township was without a railroad
Leaf Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Leaf_Lake_Township,_Otter_Tail_County,_Minnesota
American football player, analyst, and motivational speaker
Ryan David Leaf (born May 15, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for four seasons in the National Football
Ryan_Leaf
Species of beetle
Mississippi River. Common names include yellow poplar weevil, sassafras mining weevil, tuliptree leafminer, tulip tree weevil, or the magnolia leaf miner.
Odontopus_calceatus
Topics referred to by the same term
(Leaf River tributary), a stream in Mississippi Tallabogue (Tuscolameta Creek tributary), a stream in Mississippi Tallabogue Creek (Chickasawhay River
Tallabogue
Lake in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
a valley between several rows of hills, but Lake Minto's outlet, the Leaf River, flows north-east for about 265 kilometres (165 mi) to Ungava Bay. As
Lake_Minto
Topics referred to by the same term
(Chickasawhay River tributary), a stream in Mississippi Bogue Homo (Leaf River tributary), a stream in Mississippi Bogue Homa (Pearl River tributary), a
Bogue_Homo
Species of deer
The leaf muntjac, leaf deer, or Putao muntjac (Muntiacus putaoensis) is a small species of muntjac. It was documented in 1997 by biologist Alan Rabinowitz
Leaf_muntjac
tobacco leaf involving particular methods of processing the plant (e.g. cavendish tobacco). The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies leaf tobacco
Types_of_tobacco
Species of maple
"Manitoba maple", "ash-leaf maple", "cut-leaved maple", "three-leaf maple", "ash maple", "sugar maple", "negundo maple", and "river maple". Names vary regionally
Acer_negundo
Brewed drink made from tea leaves
*la, meaning "leaf". Tea plants are native to East Asia and the probable centre of origin of tea is near the source of the Irrawaddy River from where it
Tea
Historical archaeology sites in Wadena County, Minnesota, US
known as the Woods Trail, forded the Crow Wing River between the mouths of the Partridge and Leaf Rivers. In the 1850s the U.S. government began improving
Old_Wadena_Historic_District
Investor-owned electric utility
total plant capacity of 67.5 MW. The plant drew cooling water from the Leaf River. Named for Barney Eaton, Mississippi Power's first president, the plant
Mississippi_Power
American outlaw (1823–1857)
the surrounding area. Copeland's body was buried on the banks of the Leaf River near Augusta, Mississippi. After two or three days, the body disappeared
James_Copeland_(outlaw)
State Highway in Mississippi
eastward through the community of Glendale before crossing a bridge over the Leaf River to enter the neighboring city of Petal. It immediately has an interchange
Mississippi_Highway_42
LEAF RIVER
LEAF RIVER
Girl/Female
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Pallabi | பலà¯à®²à®¾à®ªà¯€ Â
Leaf
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leaf.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Leaf
Female
Hebrew
 Variant spelling of Hebrew Leah, LEA means "weary." Compare with another form of Lea.
Female
English
 Variant spelling of Old English Lea, LEAH means "meadow." Compare with other forms of Leah.
Surname or Lastname
English, Spanish, and Portuguese
English, Spanish, and Portuguese : nickname for a loyal or trustworthy person, from Old French leial, Spanish and Portuguese leal ‘loyal’, ‘faithful (to obligations)’, Latin legalis, from lex, ‘law’, ‘obligation’ (genitive legis).
Female
Hebrew
(לֵ×ָה) Hebrew name LEAH means "weary." In the bible, this is the name of Jacob's first wife. Compare with other forms of Leah.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Old English personal names Lēofa (masculine) and Lēofe (feminine) ‘dear’, ‘beloved’. These names were in part short forms of various compound names with this first element, in part independent affectionate bynames.English : apparently a topographic name for someone who lived in a densely foliated area, from Middle English lēaf ‘leaf’; a certain Robert Intheleaves is recorded in London in the 14th century.Americanized form of Swedish Lö(ö)f, Löv, an ornamental name from löv ‘leaf’.English translation of the Ashkenazic Jewish ornamental surname Blatt.
Boy/Male
British, English
Leaf
Girl/Female
French, Hindu, Indian
Leaf
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of Old Norse Leifr, LEIF means "descendant, heir."
Female
English
 Old English name LEA means "meadow." Compare with another form of Lea.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Leaf
Girl/Female
Muslim
Leaf
Girl/Female
Tamil
Leaf
Girl/Female
Hindu
Leaf
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Devon)
English (chiefly Devon) : nickname for a thin or lean person, from Middle English lene ‘lean’ (Old English hlǣne).Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Liatháin (see Lehane).Reduced form of Scottish McLean.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Leaf
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Leaf
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Guðleifr, GUÃLEIF means "divine heir."
LEAF RIVER
LEAF RIVER
Boy/Male
Spanish American
Greek name Odysseus. Ulysses was the clever and resourceful mythological hero of Homer's epic The...
Boy/Male
Indian
Divided, Lovely
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Without Obstacle; Prosperous; Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Oath.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh
Water; Father
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sweet sound of bangles
Girl/Female
Sikh
Ray of light, Brightness
Girl/Female
Tamil
Dhanushri | தநà¯à®·à¯à®°à¯€, தநà¯à®·à¯à®°à¯€Â Â
The bow or name of a Hindu Rashi sagittarius
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Latin
Dark; The Adriatic Sea Region; From Adria
LEAF RIVER
LEAF RIVER
LEAF RIVER
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LEAF RIVER
a.
Having leaflike expansions on the legs; -- said of certain insects; as, the leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus phyllopus).
n.
A small cylinder of black lead or plumbago, used in pencils.
v. t.
To spend in idleness; -- with away; as, to loaf time away.
n.
A plummet or mass of lead, used in sounding at sea.
n.
Something which is like a leaf in being wide and thin and having a flat surface, or in being attached to a larger body by one edge or end; as : (a) A part of a book or folded sheet containing two pages upon its opposite sides. (b) A side, division, or part, that slides or is hinged, as of window shutters, folding doors, etc. (c) The movable side of a table. (d) A very thin plate; as, gold leaf. (e) A portion of fat lying in a separate fold or layer. (f) One of the teeth of a pinion, especially when small.
n.
An article made of lead or an alloy of lead
v. i.
To shoot out leaves; to produce leaves; to leave; as, the trees leaf in May.
v. t.
To conduct or direct with authority; to have direction or charge of; as, to lead an army, an exploring party, or a search; to lead a political party.
v. i.
Wanting flesh; destitute of or deficient in fat; not plump; meager; thin; lank; as, a lean body; a lean cattle.
a.
As deaf as a stone; completely deaf.
n.
The act of leading or conducting; guidance; direction; as, to take the lead; to be under the lead of another.
v. i.
To cause to lean; to incline; to support or rest.
n.
precedence; advance position; also, the measure of precedence; as, the white horse had the lead; a lead of a boat's length, or of half a second.
v. t.
To cause to leap; as, to leap a horse across a ditch.
a.
Decayed; tasteless; dead; as, a deaf nut; deaf corn.
v. t.
To pass over by a leap or jump; as, to leap a wall, or a ditch.
v.
A crack, crevice, fissure, or hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape; as, a leak in a roof; a leak in a boat; a leak in a gas pipe.
v. i.
Wanting fullness, richness, sufficiency, or productiveness; deficient in quality or contents; slender; scant; barren; bare; mean; -- used literally and figuratively; as, the lean harvest; a lean purse; a lean discourse; lean wages.
superl
Full of leaves; abounding in leaves; as, the leafy forest.
n.
Sheets or plates of lead used as a covering for roofs; hence, pl., a roof covered with lead sheets or terne plates.