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velvet-leaf::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lavatera arborea, tree mallow, velvetleaf |
| Type of | shrub, bush |
velvet-leaf::noun | Spocien Dictionary
tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia having velvety leaves and yellow flowers and yielding a strong fiber; naturalized in southeastern Europe and United States
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | abutilon theophrasti, butter-print, china jute, indian mallow, velvetleaf, velvetweed |
| Type of | mallow |
Examples of velvet-leaf
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The green and white striped walls are trimmed with gold leaf and the banquets are a deep-purple velvet.
From the online.wsj.com
Rich with velvet, gold leaf, and cherubim and nymphs, the interior is characteristic of Baroque sumptuousness.
From the en.wikipedia.org
One gallery is especially devoted to sex and death, with a bordello-red velvet curtain and peep holes to objects through a gold-leaf wall.
From the guardian.co.uk
Annabel Luton of CSM used bold feather and leaf prints, strong use of colour and sumptuous textures of velvet, silk and chiffon to create a wearable collection with a soft silhouette.
From the independent.co.uk
The suite comes with 24-karat gold leaf and shimmering crystal accents, leather-tiled and velvet-upholstered walls, and a grand staircase that leads to the master bedroom.
From the forbes.com
Daylight also washes out the green velvet drapery and the gold leaf bar ceiling, while the drama of the orb chandeliers, which make you feel like you're supping in a hip planetarium, is muted.
From the suntimes.com
