cataphyllary

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English

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Etymology

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From cataphyll +‎ -ary.

Adjective

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cataphyllary (not comparable)

  1. (botany) describes brownish scales on the surfaces of some plants, probably derived from foliage-leaves

References

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“cataphyllary, adj.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, September 2024.

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