hydrophilous

[ hahy-drof-uh-luhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. pollinated by the agency of water.
2. hydrophytic.

hydrophilous

/ haɪˈdrɒfɪləs /

adjective

1. botany growing in or pollinated by water

Derived Forms

• hyˈdrophily, noun

Other Words From

• hy·drophi·ly noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrophilous¹

From the New Latin word hydrophilus, dating back to 1850–55. See hydro- ¹, -philous

Example Sentences

Hydrophilous: applied to species living in low, damp places.

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