First Known Use: 1848
Dictionary
mesophyll
noun me·so·phyll \ˈme-zə-ˌfil, ˈmē-, -sə-\
Definition of MESOPHYLL
: the parenchyma between the epidermal layers of a foliage leaf
— me·so·phyl·lic \ˌme-zə-ˈfi-lik, ˌmē-, -sə-\ or me·so·phyl·lous \-ləs\ adjective
See mesophyll defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of MESOPHYLL
New Latin mesophyllum, from mes- + Greek phyllon leaf — more at blade
Learn More About MESOPHYLL
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: mesophytePrevious Word in the Dictionary: mesopelagicAll Words Near: mesophyll
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up mesophyll? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).