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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It is the case of the monophyllous variety of the bastard-acacia or Robinia Pseud-Acacia.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Vries, Hugo de
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
Calyx with 2 bracts at the base, top-shaped, monophyllous, 5 lanceolate teeth.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
The monophyllous bastard-acacia originated in the same way.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Vries, Hugo de
They form cylindrical fascicles, rarely monophyllous, prevalently of 2, 3 or 5 leaves, occasionally of 4, 6, 7, or 8 leaves.
From The Genus Pinus by Shaw, George Russell
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