# rheophyte

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

## Definitions
1. A plant that grows in running water, such as in a stream or river

## Etymology
From rheo- (“flow, current”) + -phyte (“plant”).

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