flag leaf

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Synonyms: fig leaf, fly leaf, flag seat

Antonyms: fig leaf, fly leaf, flag seat

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|agricultural|cereals|botany}} The last [[leaf]] to emerge in a [[cereal]] plant during its growth; the flag leaf provides majority of the leaf area of the plant and is used as one [[indicator]] of its growth stage.

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