Phyllody

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Phyllody \Phyl"lo*dy\ (f[i^]l"l[-o]*d[y^]), n. [See
     {Phyllodium}.] (Bot.)
     A retrograde metamorphosis of the floral organs to the
     condition of leaves.
     [1913 Webster]