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leaf roller

noun

Definition of leaf roller

: any of various lepidopterans whose larvae make a nest by rolling up plant leaves

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 The fruit tree leaf roller is usually controlled by prebloom sprays for other insects on fruit trees. — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, "Cool, rainy spring prompts alert for fire blight on Valley trees, plants | Idaho Statesman," 26 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of leaf roller

1830, in the meaning defined above

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