phreatophyte en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /fɹɪˈatəfʌɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /fɹiˈædəˌfaɪt/ (US)
Etymology
From phreatic + -phyte (“plant”).
Meanings
- Any plant, typically living in deserts, that obtains its water from long taproots that reach the water table
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phreatophytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
nl freatofyt (plant that obtains water from water table)