First Known Use: 1911
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cycadophyte
noun cy·cad·o·phyte \sī-ˈka-də-ˌfīt\
Definition of CYCADOPHYTE
: any of a division (Cycadophyta) of usually unbranched mostly extinct gymnosperms with pinnate leaves, large pith, little xylem, and a thick cortex that includes the cycads, cycadeoids, and seed ferns
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Origin of CYCADOPHYTE
ultimately from New Latin Cycad-, Cycas + Greek phyton plant — more at -phyte
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