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geophilous

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ge⋅oph⋅i⋅lous

  [jee-of-uh-luhs]
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–adjective
1. Zoology. terrestrial, as certain snails.
2. Botany. fruiting underground.
Origin:
1850–55; < NL Geophilus genus name; see geo-, -phile, -ous
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