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Meaning of cataphyll | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A leaf, sometimes abortive, sometimes persistent, that does not develop into a photosynthetic structure, but instead fulfills protective or storage functions. Examples include cotyledons, bud-scales, glochids, rhizome-scales, and bulb-scales.

Equivalents

Español catáfila catáfilo
Français cataphylle
Italiano catafillo
Português catáfilo

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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