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monophyllous

[ mon-uh-fil-uhs ]

adjective

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


monophyllous

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈfɪləs /

adjective

  1. botany having or consisting of only one leaf or leaflike part
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Word History and Origins

Origin of monophyllous1

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

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

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?

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