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Definition of xiphophyllous

xiphophyllous

/ˌzɪf.əˈfɪl.əs/
xi · pho · phyl · lous
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xiphophyllous Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having long, narrow, and pointed leaves shaped like a sword, used primarily in botanical descriptions.

Example

"The botanist identified the desert plant by its distinctively xiphophyllous foliage, noting how the stiff, blade-like leaves extended sharply from the central rosette."

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• Rhymes for xiphophyllous

• Nearby Words

xiphopagic
xiphopagous
xiphopagus
xiphophyllous
xiphosuran
xochimilcan
xochimilco

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek words 'xiphos' (sword) and 'phyllon' (leaf), combined with the English adjectival suffix '-ous'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xiphophyllous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xiphophyllous
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