How Do You Spell ZODIOPHILOUS?

Pronunciation: [zˈə͡ʊdɪˌɒfɪləs] (IPA)

Zodiophilous is a relatively uncommon adjective used to describe plants that thrive in particular zodiacal signs. The word is spelled as "zo-dee-oh-fi-lus" /zoʊdiːˈɑːfɪləs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced with a long 'o' sound, followed by a stressed syllable and then two unstressed ones. The final syllable is pronounced with a short 'u' sound, and the 'ph' combination is pronounced as an 'f'. Despite its obscurity, zodiophilous is a fascinating term for astrologers and botanists alike.

ZODIOPHILOUS Meaning and Definition

1. In botany, noting a flower pollinated by the agency of animals.

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Common Misspellings for ZODIOPHILOUS

• xodiophilous
• sodiophilous
• aodiophilous
• zidiophilous
• zkdiophilous
• zldiophilous
• zpdiophilous
• z0diophilous
• z9diophilous
• zosiophilous
• zoxiophilous
• zociophilous
• zofiophilous
• zoriophilous
• zoeiophilous
• zoduophilous
• zodjophilous
• zodkophilous
• zodoophilous
• zod9ophilous

Etymology of ZODIOPHILOUS

The word "zodiophilous" is a combination of two Greek roots: "zodio" and "philos".

The first root, "zodio", is derived from the Greek word "zodiakos", which means "zodiac" or "circle of the animals". It refers to the imaginary belt in the sky that extends approximately eight degrees on either side of the ecliptic, which is the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere. The zodiac is divided into twelve equal parts or signs, each named after a constellation it was believed to coincide with during ancient times.

The second root, "philos", is a Greek word meaning "loving" or "fond of". It is commonly used as a suffix to indicate a person's fondness or enthusiasm for a particular thing or subject.