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phyllon.

A leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfɪlɒn//ˈfɪlən/
  1. A leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf.

    countable · especially · uncommon
  2. A specific herb which the ancient Greek Theophrastus asserted could influence the sex of a fetus.

    historical · uncommon · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin phyllon, from Ancient Greek φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllo, distantly also with foil, folio, and folium.

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