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phyllode

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun phyllode has 1 sense
  1. phyllode - an expanded petiole taking on the function of a leaf blade
    --1 is a kind of
    petiole, leafstalk

Definitions from the Web

Phyllode

Noun (Botany):

A phyllode is a modified leaf, typically found in certain plant species, that is flattened and functions as a photosynthetic organ.

Example Sentence:

The Australian Acacia tree has phyllodes instead of ordinary leaves, which help reduce water loss in dry conditions.

Noun (Zoology):

In zoology, a phyllode refers to a flattened appendage or structure, resembling a leaf, found in certain animals like flatworms and marine invertebrates.

Example Sentence:

The marine flatworm uses its phyllodes to obtain oxygen from the surrounding water.

Adjective:

When used as an adjective, phyllode describes something resembling or related to a phyllode.

Example Sentence:

The sculpture had intricate phyllode patterns, capturing the essence of nature's beauty.

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