interleaf

1 of 2

transitive verb

in·​ter·​leaf

ˌintə(r)+

: interleave

interleaf

2 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​leaf

1

: a usually blank leaf inserted or fastened between two leaves of a book (as for written notes or for protecting a color plate)

2

: slip sheet

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

inter- + leaf (noun)

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