perdifoil en · NOUN
Etymology
Derived from Latin perdere (“to lose”) + folium (“leaf”).
Meanings
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(obsolete) Any deciduous plant.
[M]any of the perdifoils of cold climates, when transplanted to warmer climates, become evergreens.
1803, Benjamin Smith Barton, Elements of Botany:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| perdifoils | Number=Plur | lexicographic |