psammophilous
|psam-mo-phil-ous|
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/sæˈmɑː.fɪ.ləs/
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/sæˈmɒ.fɪ.ləs/
sand-loving or sand-adapted
Etymology
Etymology Information
'psammophilous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'psammos' meaning 'sand' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'psammophilous' was formed in modern scientific Latin from Greek roots and entered English scientific vocabulary in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'loving sand' or 'thriving in sand', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage, especially in biology and ecology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
thriving in or adapted to sandy environments, especially used for plants or animals.
Certain psammophilous plants are found only in desert regions.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 01:49