phyllotactic

adjective

phyl·​lo·​tac·​tic ˌfi-lə-ˈtak-tik How to pronounce phyllotactic (audio)
: of or relating to phyllotaxis

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of phyllotactic was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Phyllotactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phyllotactic. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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