monophyllous

American

[mon-uh-fil-uhs] / ˌmɒn əˈfɪl əs /

adjective

Botany.

consisting of one leaf, as a calyx.
having only one leaf.

monophyllous British

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈfɪləs /

adjective

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

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