phylloid

[ fil-oid ]

adjective

1. leaflike.

phylloid

/ ˈfɪlɔɪd /

adjective

1. resembling a leaf

Word History and Origins

Origin of phylloid¹

From the New Latin word phylloīdēs, dating back to 1855–60. See phyll-, -oid

Example Sentences

He was trying to classify a Cyatho phylloid coral which he had just had the luck to find.

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