English word ombrophyte comes from English -phyte, Ancient Greek ὄμβρος
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -phyte | English (eng) | A pathological growth, e.g. osteophyte.. A plant that grows in a specified form or habit, e.g. anthophyte, macrophyte.. A plant that grows in a specified habitat, e.g. acrophyte.. A taxonomic group of plants or algae, e.g. arthrophyte, cyanophyte. |
| ὄμβρος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| ombrophyte | English (eng) | (biology) Any plant that is adapted to rainy conditions or habitats. |