epiphyll

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noun

The upper portion of a leaf, from which the petiole and blade develop.

Scrabble 18

Meanings

nounepiphyll (plural epiphylls)

plural epiphylls

  1. biologyThe upper portion of a leaf, from which the petiole and blade develop.
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