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Webster 1913 Edition


Heterophyllous

Hetˊer-oph′yl-lous

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK] other + [GREEK] leaf: cf. F.
hétérophylle
.]
(Bot.)
Having leaves of more than one shape on the same plant.

Webster 1828 Edition


Heterophyllous

HETEROPH'YLLOUS

,
Adj.
[Gr. diverse, and leaf.]
Producing a diversity of leaves; as a heterophyllous violet.

Definition 2024


heterophyllous

heterophyllous

English

Adjective

heterophyllous (comparative more heterophyllous, superlative most heterophyllous)

  1. (botany) Having leaves of different types upon the same plant

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