ombrophilous

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English

Etymology

From ombro- +‎ -philous.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: äm′bräf·ə·ləs

Adjective

ombrophilous (comparative more ombrophilous, superlative most ombrophilous)

  1. (biology) Capable of thriving in areas of heavy rainfall
    Synonym: pluviophilous

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