phyllome

noun

phyl·​lome ˈfi-ˌlōm How to pronounce phyllome (audio)
: a plant part that is a leaf or is phylogenetically derived from a leaf

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of phyllome was in 1875

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“Phyllome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phyllome. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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