# phytotelma

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A small, water-filled cavity in a tree or any similar environment such as the axil of a bromeliad

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phutón, “plant”) + τέλμα (télma, “pond”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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