decaphyllous
Definition
Adjective (Botany): Having ten leaves. This term is used to describe a plant or a floral structure that possesses exactly ten leaves, typically in reference to a whorl or the calyx.
Usage Examples
- (The plant has ten leaves.)
- (The floral structure has ten leaves or leaf-like parts.)
Advanced Usage
- "Decaphyllous calyx": A scientific term describing a flower with ten sepals.
- The decaphyllous calyx of the rare orchid is a key identifying feature. (The flower has ten sepals.)
Variants and Related Words
- Decaphyllous (adj): No common variants; the term is highly specialized.
- Decaphyly (n): The state or condition of having ten leaves.
- The decaphyly of the specimen was confirmed through microscopic examination. (The property of having ten leaves.)
Synonyms
- Ten-leaved: A more general, non-technical synonym.
- The ten-leaved plant is a member of the Rosaceae family. (Having ten leaves.)
Related Idioms
- No common idioms exist for this highly technical term.
Phrasal Verbs
- No phrasal verbs are associated with this word.