homophyllous
|ho-mo-phy-llous|
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/hoʊˈmɑː.fɪ.ləs/
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/həʊˈmɒ.fɪ.ləs/
same-shaped leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'homophyllous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'homo-' meaning 'same' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf.'
Historical Evolution
'homophyllous' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, and has been used in botanical contexts since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having leaves of the same form,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having leaves of only one shape or form throughout the plant or during a particular stage of growth.
The plant is homophyllous, producing leaves of the same shape throughout its life cycle.
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Last updated: 2025/08/01 17:23