phylloxeric
|phyl-lox-er-ic|
/ˌfɪləˈksɛrɪk/
relating to or affected by phylloxera
Etymology
'phylloxeric' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'Phylloxera', which ultimately comes from Greek elements 'phullon' and 'xēros', where 'phullon' meant 'leaf' and 'xēros' meant 'dry'.
'phylloxeric' was formed by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-ic' to the New Latin noun 'Phylloxera' (the genus name for certain vine pests), creating an English adjective meaning 'pertaining to Phylloxera'.
Initially it referred directly to the genus or phenomena caused by Phylloxera; over time it has been used both for things relating to the insect and for plants or tissues damaged by it.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to phylloxera (the genus of sap-sucking insects) or to phenomena associated with them.
Researchers studied phylloxeric patterns on grapevine leaves to trace the spread of the pest.
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Adjective 2
affected by or showing damage from phylloxera (e.g., infested or attacked).
Many older vines were visibly phylloxeric after the outbreak.
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Last updated: 2025/11/13 16:29