petrocole

noun

pet·​ro·​cole
variants or petricole
ˈpe‧trəˌkōl
plural -s
: an organism that inhabits or prefers rocky terrain

Word History

Etymology

petr- + -cole (from New Latin -cola)

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“Petrocole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrocole. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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