sciophyte en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsaɪəˌfaɪt/ (US)
- /ˈsʌɪə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From scio- (“shade”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Meanings
- Any plant that tolerates or thrives in a low light level (shade)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sciophytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| skiophyte | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
fr sciophyte (plant that tolerates or thrives in shade) · pl skiofit (plant that tolerates or thrives in shade)