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leptocaul

UK/ˈlɛptəʊkɔːl/US/ˈlɛptoʊkɔl/

leptocaul noun: a tree with a relatively slender primary stem and many branches.

Noun

leptocaul (plural leptocauls)

  1. A tree with a relatively slender primary stem and many branches.
    Antonyms:
    pachycaul

Adjective

leptocaul (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to such plants; leptocaulous.
    Antonyms:
    pachycaul

Antonyms of leptocaul

Forms of leptocaul

pluralleptocauls

Origin of leptocaul

From lepto- (“thin”) + Ancient Greek καυλός (kaulós, “stem”).

Words formed from leptocaul

Questions about leptocaul

What does leptocaul mean?
Leptocaul means a tree with a relatively slender primary stem and many branches.
What part of speech is leptocaul?
Leptocaul can be a noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce leptocaul?
Leptocaul is pronounced /ˈlɛptoʊkɔl/ (US).
What is the plural of leptocaul?
The plural of leptocaul is leptocauls.

Words near leptocaul in the dictionary

  1. Leptis Magna
  2. lepto
  3. lepto-
  4. leptocardian
  5. leptocardians
  6. leptocaul
  7. leptocaulous
  8. leptocauls
  9. leptocauly
  10. leptocentric
  11. leptocephali

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