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English
Etymology
19th century, from New Latin aphyllus, from Ancient Greek ἄφυλλος (áphullos, “leafless”) (ἀ- (a-) + φύλλον (phúllon)).
Pronunciation
Adjective
aphyllous (not comparable)
- (botany) Having no leaves; leafless.
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