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diphyllous

[ dahy-fil-uhs ]

adjective

Botany.
  1. having two leaves.


diphyllous

/ 岹ɪˈɪə /

adjective

  1. (of certain plants) having two leaves
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of diphyllous1

From the New Latin word diphyllus, dating back to 1780–90. See di- 1, -phyllous
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Diphyllous, dī-fil′us, adj. having two leaves.

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Diphyllous, formed by the union of two leaves into a single cup, tube, or funnel, &c.

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