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geophilous

American  
[jee-of-uh-luhs] / dʒiˈɒf ə ləs /

adjective

  1. Zoology.  terrestrial, as certain snails.

  2. Botany.  fruiting underground.

Etymology

Origin of geophilous

1850–55; < New Latin Geophilus genus name; geo-, -phile, -ous

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Geophilous: living on the ground: species that live on the surface or come freely into contact with it.

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