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Phy

Verb / faɪ / Another word for phy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Phy is not a word in English. It is often used as a prefix in scientific words to mean 'related to plants'.

Synonyms & similar words

phyto- botano- herba- flora- chloro- xeno- dendro- sylv- arbori- foli- fructi- garden- horti- verdi- agrari- meso- paleo- neo- evolutio- ecologi-

Example sentences

  1. The botanist studies phytoplankton.
  2. The gardener planted a variety of phytos.
  3. The forest is home to many dendrophys.
  4. The paleontologist found a fossilized plant in the mesophytic era.
  5. The ecologist studies the impact of agriculture on the environment.

Quotes

  • 'In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.' - John Muir
  • 'The earth laughs in flowers.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 'The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.' - John Muir

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