Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kat-uh-fil]
- /ˈkæt ə fɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kat-uh-fil]
- /ˈkæt ə fɪl/
Definitions of cataphyll word
- noun cataphyll a simplified form of plant leaf, such as a scale leaf or cotyledon 3
- noun cataphyll any rudimentary leaf, as a bud scale, preceding the true foliage 3
- noun cataphyll a simplified leaf form, as a bud scale or a scale on a cotyledon or rhizome. 1
- noun cataphyll (botany) A leaf, sometimes abortive, sometimes persistent, that does not develop into a photosynthetic structure, but instead fulfills protective or storage functions. Examples include cotyledons, bud-scales, glochids, rhizome-scales, and bulb-scales. 1
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Parts of speech for Cataphyll
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adjective
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cataphyll popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cataphyll usage trend in Literature
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