English word calciphilous comes from English calci- (Of or pertaining to calcium or its compounds.), English -philous
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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calci- | English (eng) | Of or pertaining to calcium or its compounds. |
-philous | English (eng) | Having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something. |
calciphilous | English (eng) | (botany, of a plant) Suited to a calcareous soil. |