"cryophilous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more cryophilous [comparative], most cryophilous [superlative]
Etymology: From cryo- + -philous. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cryo-|-philous}} cryo- + -philous Head templates: {{en-adj}} cryophilous (comparative more cryophilous, superlative most cryophilous)
  1. (zoology) Thriving at a low temperature. Categories (topical): Zoology Synonyms: cryophilic, psychrophilic Related terms: cryophile, cryophilia, thermophilous
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