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- [zoh-uh-fahyt]
- /ˈzoʊ əˌfaɪt/
- /ˈzəʊəʊfaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zoh-uh-fahyt]
- /ˈzoʊ əˌfaɪt/
Definitions of zoophyte word
- noun zoophyte any of various invertebrate animals resembling a plant, as a coral or a sea anemone. 1
- noun zoophyte A plantlike animal, especially a coral, sea anemone, sponge, or sea lily. 1
- noun zoophyte any animal resembling a plant, such as a sea anemone 0
- noun zoophyte any animal, as a coral or sponge, having somewhat the appearance and character of a plant; esp., a bryozoan 0
- noun zoophyte (zoology) Any of various invertebrate animals which resemble plants, such as sponges, corals and sea anemones. 0
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Origin of zoophyte
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < New Latin zōophyton < Greek zōióphyton. See zoo-, -phyte
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Parts of speech for Zoophyte
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zoophyte popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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