: having (such or so many) leaves, leaflets, or leaflike parts
heterophyllous

Word History

Etymology

New Latin -phyllus, from Greek -phyllos, from phyllon leaf — more at blade

Dictionary Entries Near -phyllous

Cite this Entry

“-phyllous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-phyllous. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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