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zoophyte

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zoophyte /ˈzōəˌfīt, ˈzoʊəˌfaɪt /
noun Zoology, dated a plantlike animal, especially a coral, sea anemone, sponge, or sea lily.
– DERIVATIVES
zoophytic /-ˈfɪtɪk/ adjective
– ORIGIN early 17th century : from Greek zōiophuton(see zoo-, -phyte).