skiophyte en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsaɪəˌfaɪt/ (US)
- /ˈsʌɪə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Ancient Greek σκῐά (skĭá, “shade”) + -phyte (“plant”)
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative, rare) Alternative form of sciophyte.
alt of sciophyte
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| skiophytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| sciophyte | alternative | lexicographic |