savoyed

adjective

sa·​voyed

səˈvȯid also ˈsaˌvȯid

: curled and wrinkled

specifically : abnormally wrinkled as a result of disease (as a virus infection)

—used of leaves or plants

Word History

Etymology

savoy + -ed

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