aphyllous
- adjective
- /əˈfɪləs/
- Specialized
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- Some succulents are naturally aphyllous and rely on their stems for photosynthesis.
Examples
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During the dry season, the plant becomes aphyllous to conserve water.
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The botanist described several aphyllous species found in the arid region.
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That plant is aphyllous.
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The aphyllous plant thrived in its unique environment.
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Some succulents are naturally aphyllous and rely on their stems for photosynthesis.
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The botanist described several aphyllous species found in the arid region.
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During the dry season, the plant becomes aphyllous to conserve water.
Synonyms
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2.9
A tree or plant that has no leaves
A tree that has lost most or all of its leaves
Antonyms
How Leafy
Surface Forms
Morphology
aphyllous = aphyll (opaque) = a + phyll + ous
Although the negating prefix 'a-' is present, the core element 'phyll' is a Greek combining form (not a standalone English word), so learners cannot reliably infer the meaning from familiar English vocabulary.
Etymology
The word aphyllous comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'without' and phyll meaning 'leaf', the same phyll you see in chlorophyll. So, an aphyllous plant is 'without leaves'.