phyllon
phyllon · phylla
A leaf, or something resembling a leafA leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf.
/ˈfɪlɒn/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, especially, uncommon)A leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf.
(historical, uncommon, uncountable)A specific herb which the ancient Greek Theophrastus asserted could influence the sex of a fetus.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Latin phyllon, from Ancient Greek φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllBorrowed from Latin phyllon, from Ancient Greek φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllo, distantly also with foil, folio, and folium.
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Forms
plural: phyllaWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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