Phylloid

[filɔid]

Definition

(a.) Resembling a leaf.

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Definition

adj. leaf-like—also Phylloi′deous.—ns. Phyl′lomancy divination by leaves; Phyllomā′nia abnormal production of leaves; Phyl′lome foliage.—adj. Phyllom′ic.—n. Phyl′lomorphy the reversion of floral organs as sepals and bracts to leaves—better Phyl′lody.

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