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amplexifoliate

adjective
am·​plex·​i·​fo·​li·​ate | \ ¦amˌpleksə¦-, am¦p-\

Definition of amplexifoliate

: having amplexicaul leaves

First Known Use of amplexifoliate

circa 1879, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for amplexifoliate

International Scientific Vocabulary amplexi- (from Latin amplexus, past participle of amplecti) + foliate

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