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hypsophyll

noun
hyp·​so·​phyll | \ ˈhipsəˌfil\
plural -s

Definition of hypsophyll

: a floral leaf beneath the sporophylls : bract, scale leaf

Other Words from hypsophyll

hypsophyllar \ ¦⸗⸗¦filÉ™(r) \ or hypsophyllary \ -​lÉ™rÄ“ \ or hypsophyllous \ -​lÉ™s \ adjective

History and Etymology for hypsophyll

New Latin hypsophyllum translation of German hochblatt, literally, high leaf), from hyps- + -phyllum -phyll

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