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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

Monophyllous, mon-ō-fil′us, adj. having a leaf of but one piece.

Monophyllous, one-leaved, or of one piece.

They form cylindrical fascicles, rarely monophyllous, prevalently of 2, 3 or 5 leaves, occasionally of 4, 6, 7, or 8 leaves.

Calyx very small, monophyllous, 5 lanceolate lobules.

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

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