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 monophyllous bastard-acacia originated in the same way.
From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Vries, Hugo de
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
Calyx very small, monophyllous, of about 7 deciduous lobules.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
Calyx with 2 bracts at the base, top-shaped, monophyllous, 5 lanceolate teeth.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
Barley and wheat come up monophyllous, but peas, beans, and chick peas polyphyllous.
From The Legacy of Greece Essays By: Gilbert Murray, W. R. Inge, J. Burnet, Sir T. L. Heath, D'arcy W. Thompson, Charles Singer, R. W. Livingston, A. Toynbee, A. E. Zimmern, Percy Gardner, Sir Reginald Blomfield by Livingstone, R.W.
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