aphyllous

English

Etymology

19th century, from New Latin aphyllus, from Ancient Greek ἄφυλλος (áphullos, “leafless”) (ἀ- (a-) + φύλλον (phúllon)).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /eɪˈfɪləs/

Adjective

aphyllous (not comparable)

1. (botany) Having no leaves; leafless.

   Synonym: afoliate

Translations

leafless — see leafless