microphyll

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noun

A leaf having a single unbranched vein, or a structure that is derived from such a leaf.

Opposite
Scrabble 22

Meanings

nounmicrophyll (plural microphylls)

plural microphylls

  1. biologyA leaf having a single unbranched vein, or a structure that is derived from such a leaf.
  2. biologyA very small leaf

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
Also see

Origin

Translations

Italian microfillo
  • microfilloleaf having a single unbranched vein
Cite this entry
APA

microphyll. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microphyll

MLA

“microphyll.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microphyll. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “microphyll,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/microphyll.

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