geophilous

[jee-of-uh-luhs]

adjective

1. Zoology.,  terrestrial, as certain snails.

2. Botany.,  fruiting underground.

Word History and Origins

Origin of geophilous¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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