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trophilegic, a. Biol.|trɒfɪˈlɛdʒɪk|
[irreg. f. Gr. τροϕή nourishment + L. legĕre to gather, to collect + -ic. (Perhaps suggested by L. frūgĭlĕgus fruit-gathering.)]
Collecting nutriment.
1898Nature 3 Nov. 15/1 The trophilegic action of the fronds [of ferns], in connection with which certain arrangements have been observed, destined to facilitate the passage of water to the roots. |