heliophilous
|he-li-o-phil-ous|
C2
/ˌhiːliˈɒfɪləs/
sun-loving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heliophilous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hēlios,' meaning 'sun,' and 'philos,' meaning 'loving.'
Historical Evolution
'hēlios' and 'philos' combined in Greek to form 'heliophilous,' which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sun-loving,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an affinity for sunlight; thriving in sunlight.
The heliophilous plants in the garden bloom beautifully under the sun.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 04:12