Vocabulary : Diphthong to Diphyllous

Diphthong : A coalition or union of two vowel sounds pronounced in one syllable; as, ou in out, oi in noise; -- called a proper diphthong. ;; A vowel digraph; a union of two vowels in the same syllable, only one of them being sounded; as, ai in rain, eo in people; -- called an improper diphthong. ;; To form or pronounce as a diphthong; diphthongize.
Diphthongal : Relating or belonging to a diphthong; having the nature of a diphthong.
Diphthongalize : To make into a diphthong; to pronounce as a diphthong.
Diphthongation : See Diphthongization.
Diphthongic : Of the nature of diphthong; diphthongal.

Diphthongization : The act of changing into a diphthong.
Diphthongize : To change into a diphthong, as by affixing another vowel to a simple vowel.
Diphycercal : Having the tail fin divided into two equal parts by the notochord, or end of the vertebral column; protocercal. See Protocercal.
Diphygenic : Having two modes of embryonic development.
Diphyllous : Having two leaves, as a calyx, etc.

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