anemophile
|a-ne-mo-phile|
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/əˈniːməˌfaɪl/
wind-loving; wind-pollinated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anemophile' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anemos' meaning 'wind' and 'philos' meaning 'loving.'
Historical Evolution
'anemophile' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, and has been used in botany since the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wind-loving,' but in scientific usage, it came to specifically refer to plants pollinated by wind.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant that is pollinated by wind.
Grasses are common anemophiles.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by wind pollination.
Anemophile species often have small, inconspicuous flowers.
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