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sclerophyll

Pronunciation: /ˈsklɪərəfɪl, ˈsklɛ-/

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: /-ˈrɒfɪləs/

adjective

Origin:

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

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Definition of sclerophyll in the US English dictionary

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