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Definition of oligophyllous in English:

oligophyllous

adjective

rare Botany

  • Having few leaves.

Pronunciation

oligophyllous

/ˌɒlɪɡə(ʊ)ˈfɪləs/ /ɒˌlɪɡə(ʊ)ˈfɪləs/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Henry McMurtrie (1793–1865). From oligo- + -phyllous; compare ancient Greek ὀλιγόϕυλλος, scientific Latin oligophyllus, French †oligophylle.