word
sclerophyll
SKLAIR-oh-fil
ˈsklɪərəfɪlListen
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Syllable breakdown
sclerophyll
Dictionary meaning
Vegetation with hard, leathery leaves adapted to tolerate dry conditions and poor soils, typical of Mediterranean climates.
History and origin
Greek — 'skleros' (hard) + 'phyllon' (leaf).
Common mispronunciations
SKLER-oh-filskleh-ROH-fil
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