stenophyllous
|sten-o-phil-lous|
/ˌstɛnəˈfɪləs/
narrow-leaved
Etymology
'stenophyllous' originates from New Latin, formed from the Greek elements 'stenos' (meaning 'narrow') and 'phyllon' (meaning 'leaf'), combined with the adjectival English suffix '-ous'.
'stenophyllous' developed via New Latin 'stenophyllus' from Greek stems 'stenos' + 'phyllon' and was adopted into modern English as 'stenophyllous'.
Initially, it meant 'having narrow leaves' in the original Greek/New Latin sense, and this basic meaning has been retained in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having narrow leaves; used especially in botany to describe plants whose leaf blades are notably narrow.
Many desert shrubs are stenophyllous, which helps reduce water loss in arid environments.
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Last updated: 2025/12/24 01:49