adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   homologous with a leaf not-comparable

   "The sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils are phyllous organs."

2. 2
   Resembling a leaf not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

phylloid

Example

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"The sepals, petals, stamens, and pistils are phyllous organs."

Etymology

From phyllo- + -ous.

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