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calcifuge

Syllabification: (cal·ci·fuge)
Pronunciation: /ˈkalsəˌfyo͞oj/

Definition of calcifuge

noun

Botany
  • a plant that is not suited to calcareous soil: [as modifier]:calcifuge plants such as heathers

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