phyllo-

UK/ˈfɪləʊ/

prefix

Leaf, leaves.

OriginAncient Greek φύλλον →
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Meanings

prefix
  1. Leaf, leaves.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekφύλλον“leaf”
  2. Englishphyllo-

Combining form of Ancient Greek φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”).

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APA

phyllo-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phyllo-

MLA

“phyllo-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phyllo-. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phyllo-,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phyllo-.

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