phyllody

phyl·lo·dy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fil-uh-dee]
- /ˈfɪl ə di/
- /fˈɪlədi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fil-uh-dee]
- /ˈfɪl ə di/

Definitions of phyllody word

noun phyllody the abnormal transformation of a floral structure into a foliage leaf. 1
noun phyllody the abnormal development of flower parts into leaves, caused by a virus or infection 0

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Origin of phyllody

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; phyllode + -y3

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Parts of speech for Phyllody

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Phyllody

phyllody popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

phyllody usage trend in Literature

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