Definition

Relating to or characterized by very small leaves.

Example

The plant species is known for its microphyllous leaves, which are much smaller than typical leaves.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a plant with microphyllous leaves?

No, I haven't! What do they look like?

They're usually really small and quite different from regular leaves.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to see one sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microphyllous → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "phyllon" (meaning leaf). The word describes a plant or organism that has small leaves.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') leaves ('phyllon') to remember that 'microphyllous' refers to plants with small leaves.

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