mesophyte

English

Etymology

From French mésophyte, equivalent to meso- (“middle”) +‎ -phyte (“plant”).

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛsə(ʊ)fʌɪt/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈmɛzəˌfaɪt/

Noun

mesophyte (plural mesophytes)

(botany) Any normal terrestrial plant that grows in environments that have an average supply of water.

Translations

plant that grows with an average supply of water

Irish: méisifít f
Italian: mesofita f

Romanian: mezofită (ro) f
Tagalog: halamang basain

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Anagrams

emophytes

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