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diphyllous

[dahy-fil-uhs]

adjective

Botany.

  1. having two leaves.

diphyllous

/ daɪˈfɪləs /

adjective

  1. (of certain plants) having two leaves

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Word History and Origins

Origin of diphyllous1

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

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

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

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