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sclerophyll

Syllabification: (scle·ro·phyll)
Pronunciation: /ˈskli(ə)rəˌfil, ˈskler-/

Definition of sclerophyll

noun

Botany
  • a woody plant with evergreen leaves that are tough and thick in order to reduce water loss.

Derivatives

sclerophyllous

Pronunciation: /ˌskli(ə)rəˈfiləs, skliˈräfələs/

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek sklēros 'hard' + phullon 'leaf'

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