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calcicole

Syllabification: (cal·ci·cole)
Pronunciation: /ˈkalsiˌkōl/

Definition of calcicole

noun

Botany
  • a plant that grows best in calcareous soil, occurring chiefly on chalk and limestone: [as modifier]:a rich calcicole flora

Derivatives

calcicolous

Pronunciation: /kalˈsikələs/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from calci- + Latin colere 'inhabit'

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