Definition of AEROPHYTE

aerophyte

Plural: aerophytes

Noun

  • plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
  • epiphyte

Origin / Etymology

From aero- (“air”) + -phyte (“plant”).

Synonyms

air plant, epiphyte, epiphytic plant

Antonyms

anaerophyte

Scrabble Score: 17

aerophyte: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
aerophyte: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
aerophyte: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

aerophyte: not valid in Words With Friends