geophilous

[ jee-of-uh-luhs ]

adjective
  1. Zoology. terrestrial, as certain snails.

  2. Botany. fruiting underground.

Origin of geophilous

1
1850–55; <New Latin Geophilus genus name; see geo-, -phile, -ous

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