"poophyte" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: poophytes [plural]
Etymology: Derived from Ancient Greek πόα (póa, “grass”) + φυτόν (phutón, “plant”). By surface analysis, poa + -phyte. Etymology templates: {{glossary|derived terms|Derived}} Derived, {{der|en|grc|πόα||grass|g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Ancient Greek πόα (póa, “grass”), {{der+|en|grc|πόα||grass}} Derived from Ancient Greek πόα (póa, “grass”), {{surf|en|poa|-phyte}} By surface analysis, poa + -phyte Head templates: {{en-noun}} poophyte (plural poophytes)
  1. A plant that grows best in grass-covered meadows.
    Sense id: en-poophyte-en-noun-NIvkz7fH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -phyte

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