calcifuge

English

Etymology

From calci- +‎ -fuge.

Noun

calcifuge (plural calcifuges)

  1. Any plant that does not thrive in a soil rich in lime or chalk

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French

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Adjective

calcifuge (plural calcifuges)

  1. calcifugous

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