phylloid

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English

Etymology

From phyllo- +‎ -oid.

Adjective

phylloid (comparative more phylloid, superlative most phylloid)

  1. Resembling a leaf.
    Synonyms: leaflike, phylloidal, phyllous

Noun

phylloid (plural phylloids)

  1. A leaf-like structure.

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