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bifoliate
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Having two leaves.
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foliage
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The leaves on a tree or plant.
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exfoliate
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To remove the surface, as in peel in scales, layers, or flakes.
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defoliant
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A chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off.
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folio
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A book (or manuscript) consisting of large sheets of paper foled in the middle to make two leaves or four leaves.
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folic acid
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A vitamin-B complex found in leafy green vegetables.
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portfolio
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A case for carrying papers or drawings or maps.
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foil
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A piece of thin and flexible sheet metal.
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trefoil
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A plant having three leaves, such as clover.
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unifoliate
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Having only one leaf.
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malicious
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Having or showing a desire to harm another.
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malignant
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Having an evil influence, very harmful; likely to cause death.
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malaria
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Illness believed to be spread by bad air; actually spread by mosquitoes.
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malpractice
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Performing one's job in a bad or wrong way.
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malodorous
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Having a bad smell or unpleasant odor.
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malefactor
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One who does wrong; a villain.
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malevolent
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Wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; arising from intense ill will or hatred.
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malediction
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To say bad things, to curse.
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malady
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A disease, to have a condition of bad or ill health.
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malapropism
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A word used in a wrong way; usually with humorous results.
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