phyll-

¹

1. variant of phyllo- before a vowel:

   phyllite.

-phyll

²

1. variant of -phyllo as final element of compound words:

   sporophyll.

-phyll

combining form

1. leaf

   chlorophyll

Word History and Origins

Origin of phyll-¹

from Greek phullon

Example Sentences

You know, Phyll, she said with a laugh, you arent at all soft to land on.

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