unifoliate
|u-ni-fo-li-ate|
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/ˌjuːnɪˈfoʊliət/
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/ˌjuːnɪˈfəʊlɪət/
single-leafed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unifoliate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'unifoliatus', where 'uni-' meant 'one' and 'folium' meant 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'unifoliatus' (Medieval/Neo-Latin) was used in botanical/Latin formation and passed into modern English as 'unifoliate' through scientific usage and direct borrowing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having one leaf' in Latin/Neo-Latin botanical usage, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or bearing a single leaf or a single leaflet (of a compound leaf).
The shrub is unifoliate, each petiole bearing only one leaflet.
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Last updated: 2025/10/06 18:03