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Phyllody

Phyl′lo-dy

(fĭl′lō̍-dy̆)

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Noun.

[See

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(Bot.)

A retrograde metamorphosis of the floral organs to the condition of leaves.

Definition 2024

phyllody

phyllody

English

Noun

phyllody ‎(plural phyllodies)

(botany) A retrograde metamorphosis of the floral organs to the condition of leaves.