halophyte
|hal-o-phyte|
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/ˈhæl.əˌfaɪt/
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/ˈhæləˌfaɪt/
salt-tolerant plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'halophyte' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'halophytos,' where 'halo-' meant 'salt' and 'phyton' meant 'plant.'
Historical Evolution
'halophytos' transformed into the modern English word 'halophyte' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'salt plant,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant that grows in soils or waters of high salinity, such as in salt marshes.
The coastal region is home to various halophytes that thrive in salty conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 09:12