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Deprived of leaves, as by their natural fall.
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to cause (a plant) to shed its leaves.
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(s)(ion) implies more damage than "eats foliage" or "shot-holes" leaves.
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strip the leaves or branches from; "defoliate the trees with pesticides"
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to be stripped of leaves
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To cause a plant to lose its leaves, especially prematurely.
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To remove leaves from plants, trees or shrubs.
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To lose foliage (leaves), especially prematurely or as a result of disease.
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