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monophyllous
[ mon-uh-fil-uhs ]
adjective
, Botany.
- consisting of one leaf, as a calyx.
- having only one leaf.
monophyllous
/ ˌmɒnəʊˈfɪləs /
adjective
- botany having or consisting of only one leaf or leaflike part
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Word History and Origins
Origin of monophyllous1
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Example Sentences
Calyx proper, very short, monophyllous, a lanceolate leaflet springing from the border.
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As an example we shall cite the monophyllous calyx of the Œnother.
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Is the monophyllous or monosepalous calyx a transformation due to the junction of the primitive leaflets?
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