English Explanatory Dictionary

pyrophyte

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any plant that is resistant to fire, or that needs fire to propagate

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌɪɹəˌfʌɪt/ /ˈpaɪɹəˌfaɪt/

Word forms

pyrophyte pyrophytes

Etymology

From pyro- (“fire”) + -phyte (“plant”).

Derived words

pyrophytic
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