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amplexifoliate

American  
[am-plek-suh-foh-lee-it, -ayt, am-plek-] / ˌæm plɛk səˈfoʊ li ɪt, -ˌeɪt, æmˌplɛk- /

adjective

Botany.
  1. having amplexicaul leaves.


Etymology

Origin of amplexifoliate

1875–80; amplexi- ( see amplexicaul) + foliate


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