saxicolous

English

Etymology

From Latin saxum (“a rock”) + Latin colere (“to dwell”) +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sækˈsɪkələs/

Adjective

saxicolous (comparative more saxicolous, superlative most saxicolous)

1. (biology) Growing on, or living among rocks or stones

   Synonyms: saxicoline, saxigenous

Synonyms

• lithophyte

Translations

Translations

• French: saxicole (fr) m or f
• Italian: sassicolo (it)

References

• OED 2nd edition 1989