View synonyms for aerophyte

aerophyte

[air-uh-fahyt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Botany.

epiphyte.

aerophyte

/ ˈɛərəˌfaɪt /

noun

another name for epiphyte

aerophyte

See epiphyte

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Word History and Origins

Origin of aerophyte¹

First recorded in 1830–40; aero- + -phyte

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Example Sentences

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In this connexion it is noteworthy that so many of the higher forms are adapted as bulbous geophytes, or as aerophytes to special xerophilous conditions.