English
anophyte
Anophyte comes from New Latin anōphytum.
- New Latinc. 1500–1900anōphytum
- Englishtodayanophyte
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- New Latinc. 1500–1900anōphytum
- Englishtodayanophyte
Formed from ano- ‘upward’ + -phyte ‘plant’
Every English word from New Latin anōphytum
Today it means
noun A moss or similar plant with cellular stems, having usually an upward growth and distinct leaves.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / New Latin anōphytum / anophyte