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Decompound Definition & Meaning

decompound
adjective
  1. of a compound leaf; consisting of divisions that are themselves compound

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What does decompound mean?
of a compound leaf; consisting of divisions that are themselves compound
What part of speech is decompound?
Decompound is an adjective.

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