ombrophile

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English

Etymology

From ombro- +‎ -phile.

Noun

ombrophile (plural ombrophiles)

  1. (botany) Any plant that flourishes in a rainy environment.

French

Etymology

ombro- +‎ -phile

Adjective

ombrophile (plural ombrophiles)

  1. (botany) ombrophilous
    Antonym: ombrophobe

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