Phyllous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Phyllous is an adjective meaning (botany) homologous with a leaf.
Meaning
(botany) homologous with a leaf.
More Meanings
- Resembling a leaf
Example Sentences
The sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils are phyllous organs.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phyllophorous, phyllodinous, phylloideous, phyllodineous, pachyphyllous, phylloid.
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