bryophytes
|bry-o-phytes|
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/ˈbraɪəˌfaɪts/
(bryophyte)
non-vascular plants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bryophyte' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'bryon,' meaning 'moss,' and 'phyton,' meaning 'plant.'
Historical Evolution
'bryon' and 'phyton' combined in Greek to form 'bryophyton,' which eventually became the modern English word 'bryophyte.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'moss plants,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of non-vascular plants that includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.
Bryophytes are often found in moist environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/10 01:29