a. [f. L. frond-, FROND sb.1 + par-ĕre to bring forth + -OUS.] Producing leaves instead of fruit.
1866. Treas. Bot., Frondiparous. A monstrosity, consisting in the production of leaves instead of fruit.
1885. Syd. Soc. Lex., Frondiparous, leaf producing; applied to flowers which produce leaves.
