Definitions for monophyllous

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monophyllous mon·o·phyl·lous

Spelling: [mon-uh-fil-uh s]

IPA: /ˌmɒn əˈfɪl əs/

Monophyllous is a 12 letter English word.

You can make 416 anagrams from letters in monophyllous (hllmnooopsuy).

Definitions for monophyllous

adjective

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

Origin of monophyllous

From the Greek word monóphyllos, dating back to 1740-50. See mono-, -phyllous

Examples for monophyllous

As an example we shall cite the monophyllous calyx of the Œnother.

Is the monophyllous or monosepalous calyx a transformation due to the junction of the primitive leaflets?

Calyx proper, very short, monophyllous, a lanceolate leaflet springing from the border.