word
halophyte
HAL-oh-fite
ˈhæloʊfaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
halophyte
Dictionary meaning
A plant adapted to grow in saline conditions, such as saltmarshes and mangrove swamps.
History and origin
Greek — 'halos' (salt) + 'phyton' (plant).
Common mispronunciations
HAY-loh-fitehah-LO-fite
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