English

saproxylic

From sapro- + xylo- + -ic.

Formed from sapro- + xylo- + -ic

Ancient Greek σήψ ‘putrefying sore’

Ancient Greek σήπω ‘to make rotten or putrid’

Ancient Greek σαπρός ‘putrid’

Ancient Greek ξῠ́λον ‘wood’

English xylo-

Today it means

adj Relating to, or causing, the decay of wood.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / saproxylic