word
epiphyte
EP-ih-fite
ˈɛpɪfaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
epiphyte
Dictionary meaning
A plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic, deriving its moisture and nutrients from the air and rain.
History and origin
Greek — 'epi' (upon) + 'phyton' (plant).
Common mispronunciations
ep-IH-fiteEE-pih-fite
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