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CATAPHYLLS

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Cataphylls.

Cataphylls - as a noun

A reduced or scarcely developed leaf at the start of a plant's life (i.e., cotyledons) or in the early stages of leaf development

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
foliage11leaf7leafage11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The cataphylls of the pineapple plant are small and tightly packed."
"Some carnivorous plants have cataphylls that trap and digest insects."
"The cataphylls of a fern unfurl to reveal the mature fronds."
"In some species of palm trees, the cataphylls encase the developing buds."
"The cataphylls of a bulbous plant store nutrients for the growing season."
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Word Game Points

Is CATAPHYLLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cataphylls is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CATAPHYLLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is CATAPHYLLS a valid Words With Friends word?
No, cataphylls is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
CATAPHYLLS is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is CATAPHYLLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cataphylls is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CATAPHYLLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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