Definition

This word describes plants or organisms that thrive in wet or damp environments.

Example

The hygrophilous plants in the rainforest require a lot of moisture to grow.

Conversation

I was reading about plants that are hygrophilous the other day.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It means they thrive in damp environments, like near rivers or lakes.

That sounds interesting! I guess those plants need a lot of water to survive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hygrophilous → It is formed from "hygro-" (from Greek "hygros", meaning wet or moist) and "-philous" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving or fond of). The word describes organisms that thrive in moist environments, literally meaning loving moisture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hygros' meaning wet and 'philous' meaning loving — this helps you remember that hygrophilous refers to something that loves moisture.

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