# mesophyte

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɛsə(ʊ)fʌɪt/

## Definitions
1. Any normal terrestrial plant that grows in environments that have an average supply of water.

## Etymology
From French mésophyte, equivalent to meso- (“middle”) + -phyte (“plant”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mesophyte