Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Sand-loving: applied in zoology to members of the genus Ammophila, 2.
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There are also clearings covered by grassy savannas, dunes with ammophilous vegetation and salty soils with scrublands or halophilic steppe]] s.
Argentine Espinal 2007
reesetee commented on the word ammophilous
living or growing in sand
February 19, 2007
seanahan commented on the word ammophilous
I never knew that the Greek root for sand was ammo. Interestingly, ammonia comes from the Latin for salt, which seems to be related.
February 20, 2007
reesetee commented on the word ammophilous
I wasn't aware of the ammonia-salt connection, seanahan. Interesting indeed!
February 20, 2007
jmjarmstrong commented on the word ammophilous
JM has lost his ammophilous bucket and spade - must be buried somewhere.
October 26, 2010