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macrophyte

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈmakɹə(ʊ)fʌɪt/
  • US: /ˈmækɹəˌfaɪt/

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noun

Meaning 1

Any normal macroscopic plant, especially an aquatic one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From German Makrophyt, equivalent to macro- (“large”) + -phyte (“plant”).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: makrofyytti — macroscopic plant
  • French: macrophyte — macroscopic plant
  • Ido: makrofito — macroscopic plant
  • Italian: macrofita — macroscopic plant
  • Spanish: macrófito — macroscopic plant