monophyllous

mon·o·phyl·lous

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mon-uh-fil-uh s]
- /ˌmɒn əˈfɪl əs/
- /mˈɒnəʊfˌɪləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-fil-uh s]
- /ˌmɒn əˈfɪl əs/

Definitions of monophyllous word

adjective monophyllous consisting of one leaf, as a calyx. 1
adjective monophyllous having only one leaf. 1
adjective monophyllous having or consisting of only one leaf or leaflike part 0
adjective monophyllous having or consisting of only one leaf 0
adjective monophyllous having united sepals or petals 0

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Origin of monophyllous

First appearance:

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

From the Greek word monóphyllos, dating back to 1740-50. See mono-, -phyllous

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Parts of speech for Monophyllous

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monophyllous popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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