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phyllode

/ˈfɪl.əʊd/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈfɪl.əʊd/

A noun referring to a flattened leaf stalk that functions as a leaf blade, typically found in certain plants such as acacias.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее уплощённый черешок листа, выполняющий функцию листовой пластинки, обычно встречающийся у некоторых растений, таких как акации.
  1. Leaf-like petiole C2 formal scientific

    A flattened leaf stalk that functions as a leaf blade, typically found in certain plants like acacias.

    • The acacia tree has phyllodes instead of true leaves.
    • Phyllodes are an adaptation to dry environments.
    • Botanists study the structure of phyllodes in Australian plants.

    🇷🇺Филлодий

  • phyllodes plural form
  • phyllodes' possessive plural form
  • phyllode's possessive singular form