megaphyll

noun — 2 senses

megaphyll

noun

Etymology From mega- + -phyll.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A leaf having an internally branching system of veins, or a structure that is derived from such a leaf.

2

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A relatively large leaf, between mesophyll and macrophyll in size.

Antonyms
microphyll
Derived terms
megaphyllous, megaphylly
Related terms
megaphyte

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