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monophyllous
[ mon-uh-fil-uhs ]
adjective
, Botany.
- consisting of one leaf, as a calyx.
- having only one leaf.
monophyllous
/ ˌmɒnəʊˈfɪləs /
adjective
- botany having or consisting of only one leaf or leaflike part
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Word History and Origins
Origin of monophyllous1
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Example Sentences
Monophyllous, mon-ō-fil′us, adj. having a leaf of but one piece.
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Monophyllous, one-leaved, or of one piece.
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They form cylindrical fascicles, rarely monophyllous, prevalently of 2, 3 or 5 leaves, occasionally of 4, 6, 7, or 8 leaves.
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Calyx very small, monophyllous, 5 lanceolate lobules.
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Calyx proper, very short, monophyllous, a lanceolate leaflet springing from the border.
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