phyllomania

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

phyllo- +‎ -mania

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

phyllomania (uncountable)

  1. (botany) The over-production of leaves by a plant (usually a tree), at the expense of flowers, seeds, etc.

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