diphylla
|di-phy-lla|
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/daɪˈfɪlə/
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/dɪˈfɪlə/
two-leaved
Etymology
'diphylla' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically from the prefix 'di-' meaning 'two' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf'.
'diphylla' was formed in New Latin/botanical Latin from Greek elements 'di-' + 'phyllon' and has been used in scientific names (as an epithet or genus) in modern biological nomenclature.
Initially it literally meant 'two-leaved' in Greek-derived formation, and this basic sense has been retained in botanical and taxonomic usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a biological genus name (Diphylla) in the bat family Phyllostomidae; notably including the species Diphylla ecaudata (the hairy-legged vampire bat).
Researchers studied diphylla specimens to clarify species relationships.
Adjective 1
botanical Latin meaning 'two-leaved' or 'having two leaves' (used as an epithet or descriptive term).
The herb is described as diphylla because each stem bears exactly two leaves.
Synonyms
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