laceleaf

[ leys-leef ]

noun

, plural lace·leaves.

1. a submerged aquatic plant, Aponogeton madagascariensis, of Madagascar, having tiny white flowers and broad leaves consisting only of veins that float just beneath the surface.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laceleaf¹

First recorded in 1865–70; lace + leaf

Example Sentences

The exotic Laceleaf replaced the fashion house’s signature red rose on some prints, and jungle print dresses covered a range of occasions, from summer shopping to seaside attire to evening fun.

From Washington Times

One is a large and gnarly 125-year-old laceleaf maple that Robinson has been caringly pruning for 45 years.

From Seattle Times

Many homeowners tell me they are terrified to prune their Japanese laceleaf maple for fear they’ll mess up and ruin its appearance.

From Seattle Times

Also, if the laceleaf maple is growing in a restricted space, left unpruned, it can easily get too large for the area it’s growing in.

From Seattle Times

Perhaps the most important guideline is to resist the drive in all humans to shear your laceleaf maple into a ball or a doughnut.

From Seattle Times