epiphytic


epi·phyt·ic

adj \ˌe-pə-ˈfi-tik\

Definition of EPIPHYTIC

1
: of, relating to, or being an epiphyte
2
: living on the surface of plants
epi·phyt·i·cal·ly \-ˈfi-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
epi·phyt·ism \ˈe-pə-ˌfī-ˌti-zəm\ noun

First Known Use of EPIPHYTIC

1830

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