Chionophile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kaɪˈɒnəfaɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chionophile is a noun meaning Any animal or plant that thrives in winter conditions, especially one that thrives in snow.
Meaning
Any animal or plant that thrives in winter conditions, especially one that thrives in snow.
Example Sentences
On the contrary, chionophiles are more frequently found with altitude, where the snow cover is thicker, the vegetation period shorter and the summers cooler.
Word Forms
- chionophiles
Antonyms for chionophile
Common opposites include chionophobe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chionophobe, psychrophyte, cryophyte, chionodoxa, cryptophyte, chamerophyte.
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