unifoliate

adjective

uni·​fo·​li·​ate ˌyü-nə-ˈfō-lē-ət How to pronounce unifoliate (audio)
1
: having only one leaf
2

Word History

Etymology

uni- + Latin folium leaf — more at blade

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unifoliate was in 1849

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Cite this Entry

“Unifoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unifoliate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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