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Anophyte

An′o-phyte

(ăn′ō̍-fīt)
,
Noun.
[Gr.
ἄνω
upward (fr.
ἀνά
up) +
φυτόν
a plant,
φύειν
to grow.]
(Bot.)
A moss or mosslike plant which cellular stems, having usually an upward growth and distinct leaves.

Definition 2024

anophyte

anophyte

English

Noun

anophyte ‎(plural anophytes)

  1. (botany) A moss or similar plant with cellular stems, having usually an upward growth and distinct leaves.

Etymology

From New Latin anōphytum, equivalent to Ancient Greek ἄνω ‎(ánō, “upward”) +‎ -phyte ‎(“plant”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈænəfaɪt/

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