leaf sheath

English - English

Definition of leaf sheath in English English dictionary

A structure at the base of a leaf's petiole that partly surrounds or protect the stem or another organ that it subtends

Hyphenation

Leaf sheath

Turkish pronunciation

lif şith

Pronunciation

/ˈlēf ˈsʜēᴛʜ/ /ˈliːf ˈʃiːθ/