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 monophylly may therefore be considered as a reversion to a more primitive state and the monophyllous varieties may be called atavistic.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Vries, Hugo de
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
Staminate: Calyx monophyllous, cylindrical, 2-toothed; corolla, 5 linear petals twice as long as the calyx; stamens 20 or more, joined in a column at their bases.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
These monophyllous varieties are interesting also on account of their continuous but often incomplete reversion to the normal type.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Vries, Hugo de
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