calcifuge en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Pre-Greekbor.? Ancient Greek χᾰ́λῐξ (khắlĭx)bor.? substratebor.? Latin calx Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Italic *-om Latin -umder. English -ium English calcium English calci- English -fuge English calcifuge From calci- + -fuge.
Meanings
- Any plant that does not thrive in a soil rich in lime or chalk
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcifuges | Number=Plur | lexicographic |