"epilithic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From epi- + lith + -ic, literally “on the rock”. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|epi-|lith|-ic|lit=on the rock}} epi- + lith + -ic, literally “on the rock” Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} epilithic (not comparable)
  1. Of, pertaining to, or being an epilith. Tags: not-comparable
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