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monophyllous

American  
[mon-uh-fil-uhs] / ˌmɒn əˈfɪl əs /

adjective

Botany.

  1. consisting of one leaf, as a calyx.

  2. having only one leaf.

monophyllous British  
/ ˌmɒnəʊˈfɪləs /

adjective

  1. botany having or consisting of only one leaf or leaflike part

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Etymology

Origin of monophyllous

From the Greek word monóphyllos, dating back to 1740–50. See mono-, -phyllous

Example Sentences

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Monophyllous, mon-ō-fil′us, adj. having a leaf of but one piece.

From Project Gutenberg

Monophyllous, one-leaved, or of one piece.

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They form cylindrical fascicles, rarely monophyllous, prevalently of 2, 3 or 5 leaves, occasionally of 4, 6, 7, or 8 leaves.

From Project Gutenberg

Calyx very small, monophyllous, 5 lanceolate lobules.

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Calyx proper, very short, monophyllous, a lanceolate leaflet springing from the border.

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