unifoliate

/ʌnɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or consisting of a single leaf, especially a compound leaf with a single leaflet.

“The unifoliate plant in the garden was a rare species.”

2. noun

A plant with unifoliate leaves, especially one in which the leaflets are united.

“The botanist studied the unifoliate plant in the greenhouse.”

Synonyms

  • monofoliate
  • simple-leaved

Antonyms

  • multifoliate