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hydrophilous

Pronunciation: /hʌɪˈdrɒfɪl(ə)s/
Definition of hydrophilous

adjective

Botany
  • (of a plant) water-pollinated.

Derivatives

hydrophily

noun

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Definition of hydrophilous in the US English dictionary

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