- phre|at|o|phyte
- phre|at|o|phyte «free AT uh fyt», noun.any plant that obtains water by the deep penetration of its roots into the water table: »
It is almost impossible to get rid of phreatophytes by any means other than denying them water (Roscoe Fleming).
╂[< Greek phréat-, phréar well + English -phyte]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.