phyllo-

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phyllo-, (before a vowel)phyll- combining_form

1. leaf: phyllopod

Etymology: from Greek phullon leaf

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phyl•lo  (fē′lō), n. Greek and Middle Eastern Cookery.

1. Food flaky, tissue-thin layers of pastry used in baked desserts and appetizers.

Also, filo. 

• Modern Greek phýllo(n) literally, leaf; see phyllo-
• 1945–50

phyllo-, 

1. a combining form meaning "leaf,'' used in the formation of compound words:
   phyllopod.

Also, phyll-, -phyll. 

• Greek, combining form of phýllon