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diphyllous

American

[dahy-fil-uhs] / daɪˈfɪl əs /

adjective

Botany.

having two leaves.

diphyllous British

/ daɪˈfɪləs /

adjective

(of certain plants) having two leaves

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Etymology

Origin of diphyllous

From the New Latin word diphyllus, dating back to 1780–90. See di- ¹, -phyllous

Example Sentences

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Diphyllous, dī-fil′us, adj. having two leaves.

From Project Gutenberg

Diphyllous, formed by the union of two leaves into a single cup, tube, or funnel, &c.

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