"sclerophyllous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: sclero- + -phyllous Etymology templates: {{confix|en|sclero|phyllous}} sclero- + -phyllous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} sclerophyllous (not comparable)
  1. Relating to sclerophylls. Tags: not-comparable

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