leaf-cutter

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Noun leaf-cutter has 1 sense

leaf-cutting bee, leaf-cutter, leaf-cutter bee - bee that cuts rounded pieces from leaves and flowers to line its nest
--₁ is a kind of bee
--₁ is a member of Megachile, genus Megachile

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Term: Leaf-cutter

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: One who cuts or trims leaves.

Sample sentence: The skilled leaf-cutter carefully pruned the wilted leaves to rejuvenate the plants.

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Part of speech: Noun

Sense 2: A small ant of the Attini tribe that cuts sections from leaves to cultivate fungus gardens.

Sample sentence: Leaf-cutters are known for their remarkable ability to cultivate edible fungus using leaf cuttings within their intricate underground colonies.

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