phyto-

a combining form meaning “plant,” used in the formation of compound words: phytogenesis.

Origin of phyto-

<Greek phyt(ón) a plant + -o-

Also -phyte.

Words Nearby phyto-

physostomous
phytate
-phyte
phytic acid
Phytin
phyto-
phytoalexin
phytobiology
phytochemical
phytochemistry
phytochrome

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British Dictionary definitions for phyto-

phyto-

combining form

indicating a plant or vegetation: phytogenesis

Origin of phyto-

from Greek phuton plant, from phuein to make grow

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