monophyllous
Americanadjective
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consisting of one leaf, as a calyx.
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having only one leaf.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of monophyllous
From the Greek word monóphyllos, dating back to 1740–50. See mono-, -phyllous
Example Sentences
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The monophyllous condition has been considered to be the result of fusion of two or more leaflets, but however true this may be in some cases, it is not the case with this strawberry.
From Vegetable Teratology An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants by Masters, Maxwell T.
The monophyllous bastard-acacia originated in the same way.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Vries, Hugo de
Nectary much smaller than the calyx, monophyllous, 5-lobed.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
Calyx proper, very short, monophyllous, a lanceolate leaflet springing from the border.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
Calyx with 2 bracts at the base, top-shaped, monophyllous, 5 lanceolate teeth.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
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