GAMOPHYLLOUS

Etymology

Adjective

gamophyllous (not comparable)

(botany) Composed of leaves united by their edges.

Synonym: symphyllous

Source: Wiktionary


Ga*moph"yl*lous, a. Etym: [Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: Composed of leaves united by their edges (coalescent). Gray.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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