allophytoid
|al-lo-phy-toid|
C2
/ˌæləˈfaɪtɔɪd/
resembling another plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allophytoid' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allos' meaning 'other' and 'phyton' meaning 'plant'.
Historical Evolution
'allophytoid' was formed by combining the Greek roots 'allos' and 'phyton' to describe something resembling another plant.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'resembling another plant species', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having characteristics of a different plant species.
The allophytoid features of the hybrid made it difficult to classify.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 21:21