diphyllous

[ dahy-fil-uh s ]
/ daɪˈfɪl əs /

adjective Botany.

having two leaves.

Origin of diphyllous

From the New Latin word diphyllus, dating back to 1780–90. See di-1, -phyllous

Words nearby diphyllous

diphthongize, diphycercal, diphyletic, diphyllobothriasis, diphyllobothrium, diphyllous, diphyodont, dipivefrin hydrochloride, dipl., diplacusis, diplegia

British Dictionary definitions for diphyllous

diphyllous
/ (daɪˈfɪləs) /

adjective

(of certain plants) having two leaves