word
halophyte
HAL-oh-fyt
ˈhæləʊfaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
halophyte
Dictionary meaning
A plant that grows in high-salinity environments such as salt marshes and mangroves.
Examples
- Mangroves are halophytes that protect coastlines from erosion.
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