noun
phyllon
Phyllon (noun) means a leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf.
noun
1
A leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf.
2
A specific herb which the ancient Greek Theophrastus asserted could influence the sex of a fetus.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin phyllon, from Ancient Greek φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”). Doublet of phyllo, distantly also with foil, folio, and folium.
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What is the meaning of phyllon?
"phyllon" (noun) means a leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf.
What are the different meanings of phyllon?
"phyllon" has 2 main meanings: 1. A leaf, or something (flat) resembling a leaf; 2. A specific herb which the ancient Greek Theophrastus asserted could influence the sex of a fetus.