hydrophyte

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant that lives in or requires an abundance of water, usually excluding seaweed.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaɪdɹəfaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hydrophyte.wav

Word forms

hydrophyte hydrophytes

Etymology

From hydro- (“water”) + -phyte (“plant”).

Synonyms

aquatic plant water plant
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