Leaf vegetable
noun
any plant whose leaves are eaten as a vegetable, as cabbage, lettuce, spinach, endive, and cress; also called leafy greens
Examples
Leaf vegetables are a diverse and eclectic group of plants comprising several different taxonomic plant families.
Usage Note
cooking
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