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geophilous

[jee-of-uh-luhs]

adjective

  1. Zoology.,  terrestrial, as certain snails.

  2. Botany.,  fruiting underground.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of geophilous1

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

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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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