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hypophyll

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A proximal part of a sprout or a leaf.

Examples

“About 20 per cent produce⟳ hypophylls, or rudimentary leaves, and most of these soon die⟳ without producing any ordinary leaves.”

CEFR level

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