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1. (n.) epiphyte
a plant that grows above the ground, supported by the structure of another plant or object, and deriving its nutrients and water from rain, the air, dust, etc.; air plant.
Etymology: (1840–50)
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1. (noun) air plant, epiphyte, aerophyte, epiphytic plant
plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
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1. (noun) epiphyte
an air plant which grows on other plants, but does not derive its nourishment from them. See Air plant
2. (noun) epiphyte
a vegetable parasite growing on the surface of the body
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