Potamophile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Potamophile is a noun meaning That which prefers or occurs only in freshwaters.
Meaning
That which prefers or occurs only in freshwaters.
More Meanings
- (rare) One who loves rivers.
Example Sentences
Strombomonas is apparently a potamophile alga, but does occur in still waters.
Strombomonas species, which appear to be potamophiles, may be abundant farther downstream.
Yachting enthusiasts, potamophiles should request further detailed information and illustrated brochure from:[…]
With further experience she quickly became a potamophile, to coin a needed term for those of us who are besotted by rivers.
Word Forms
- potamophiles
Synonyms for potamophile
Depending on context, synonyms include fluviophile.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include potamologist, thalassophile, bathyphile, rheophile, ichthyophile, potamophobia.
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