-chore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. An organism, especially a plant or plant pathogen, that spreads by a specified agent, or in a specified manner.
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  1. A group of habitats with a similar environment and a similar biota.

Pronunciation

/kɔː/ /koɹ/

Word forms

-chore

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χωρέω (khōréō, “I move, spread”).

Derived words

bryochore cryochore dendrochore poëchore xerochore
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