simple leaf

/ˌsɪmpəl lif/

Other forms: simple leaves

Definitions of simple leaf

1. noun

   a leaf that is not divided into parts
   types:

   acerate leaf, needle

   the leaf of a conifer

   acuminate leaf

   a leaf narrowing to a slender point

   cordate leaf

   a heart-shaped leaf

   cuneate leaf

   a wedge-shaped leaf having the acute angle at the base

   deltoid leaf

   a simple leaf shaped like a capital delta

   elliptic leaf

   a simple leaf shaped like an ellipse

   ensiform leaf

   a sword-shaped leaf; as of iris

   hastate leaf

   a leaf shaped like a spearhead with flaring pointed lobes at the base

   lanceolate leaf

   a leaf shaped like a lance head; tapering to a point at each end

   elongate leaf, linear leaf

   a long slender leaf

   lyrate leaf

   a simple leaf having curvature suggestive of a lyre

   obtuse leaf

   a simple leaf having a rounded or blunt tip

   oblanceolate leaf

   a leaf having a rounded apex and tapering base

   oblong leaf

   a simple leaf that is rounded at each end with parallel sides

   obovate leaf

   an egg-shaped leaf with the narrower end at the base

   ovate leaf

   an egg-shaped leaf with the broader end at the base

   orbiculate leaf

   circular or nearly circular leaf

   pandurate leaf, panduriform leaf

   a fiddle-shaped leaf

   peltate leaf

   a shield-shaped leaf; as a nasturtium leaf

   perfoliate leaf

   a leaf with the base united around--and apparently pierced by--the stem

   reniform leaf

   a simple kidney-shaped leaf

   sagittate-leaf, sagittiform leaf

   a leaf shaped like an arrow head

   spatulate leaf

   spatula-shaped leaf; having a broad rounded apex and narrow base

   type of:

   foliage, leaf, leafage

   the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants