Definition of Aerophyte

1. Noun. Plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it.


Definition of Aerophyte

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aerophyte

1. A plant growing entirely in the air, and receiving its nourishment from it; an air plant or epiphyte. Origin: Aero- + Gr. Plant, to grow: cf. F. Aerophyte. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aerophyte

aerophagy
aerophilatelic
aerophilately
aerophile
aerophile
aerophilic
aerophilic
aerophilous
aerophobe
aerophobes
aerophobia
aerophoby
aerophore
aerophores
aerophyte (current term)
aerophyte (current term)
aerophytes
aeropiesotherapy
aeroplane
aeroplanes
aeroplankton
aeroplethysmograph
aeropulse
aeropulses
aeros
aerosat
aerosats
aeroscope
aeroscope
aeroscopes

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