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单词 aerophyte
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Definition of aerophyte in English:

aerophyte

noun ˈɛːrə(ʊ)fʌɪt
Botany
  • Any of various plants growing without soil and especially in an elevated place (as certain tropical orchids, bromeliads, etc.), which absorb water from the atmosphere through their leaves.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Timbs (1801–1875), author. From aero- + -phyte, probably after French aérophyte. Compare Italian aerofito.

Definition of aerophyte in US English:

aerophyte

nounˈɛːrə(ʊ)fʌɪt
Botany
  • Any of various plants growing without soil and especially in an elevated place (as certain tropical orchids, bromeliads, etc.), which absorb water from the atmosphere through their leaves.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Timbs (1801–1875), author. From aero- + -phyte, probably after French aérophyte. Compare Italian aerofito.

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