en·do·phyte
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Definition of endophyte
: an organism (such as a bacterium or fungus) living within a plant
Other Words from endophyte
endophytic
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ˌen-də-ˈfi-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Endophyte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endophyte. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of endophyte was in 1835
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