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Epiphyte - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Epiphyte : (noun)
1: plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and
rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on
it [syn: air plant, aerophyte, epiphytic plant]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Epiphyte : \Ep"i*phyte\, n. [Gr. 'epi` upon _ fyto`n plant, ? to
grow: cf. F. ['e]piphyte.]
1. (Bot.) An air plant which grows on other plants, but does
not derive its nourishment from them. See Air plant.
2. (Med.) A vegetable parasite growing on the surface of the
body.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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