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-phyllous
a combining form meaning “having leaves” of the kind or number specified by the initial element.
diphyllous; monophyllous.
-phyllous
combining form
having leaves of a specified number or type
monophyllous
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Word History and Origins
Origin of -phyllous1
< Greek -phyllos, derivative of ýDz leaf
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Word History and Origins
Origin of -phyllous1
from Greek -phullos of a leaf
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does -phyllous mean?
The combining form -phyllous is used like a suffix meaning “having leaves.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in biology.The form -phyllous ultimately comes from Greek ýDz, meaning “leaf.” The Latin cognate of ýDz is folium, also meaning “leaf,” which is the source of words such as foil, foliage, and folio. To learn more, check out our entries for these three terms.Closely related to -phyllous are the combining forms phyllo-, phyll-, and -phyll, which you can learn more about in our Words That Use articles on the forms.
The combining form -phyllous is used like a suffix meaning “having leaves.” It is occasionally used in scientific terms, especially in biology.The form -phyllous ultimately comes from Greek ýDz, meaning “leaf.” The Latin cognate of ýDz is folium, also meaning “leaf,” which is the source of words such as foil, foliage, and folio. To learn more, check out our entries for these three terms.Closely related to -phyllous are the combining forms phyllo-, phyll-, and -phyll, which you can learn more about in our Words That Use articles on the forms.
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