phyllous

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See also: -phyllous

English

Etymology

From phyllo- +‎ -ous.

Adjective

phyllous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) homologous with a leaf
    The sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils are phyllous organs.
  2. Resembling a leaf

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