microphyte
[ mahy-kruh-fahyt ]
/ ˈmaɪ krəˌfaɪt /
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noun
a microscopic plant.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM microphyte
mi·cro·phyt·ic [mahy-kruh-fit-ik], /ˌmaɪ krəˈfɪt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby microphyte
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Example sentences from the Web for microphyte
He claims that the microphyte is simply the Leptothrix buccalis.
In Bayer's cases, both females, the same microphyte was recognized.
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Derived forms of microphyte
microphytic (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈfɪtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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