pneumatophore

/ˈnuˌmædəˈfɔər/
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Definitions of pneumatophore
  1. noun
    an air-filled root (submerged or exposed) that can function as a respiratory organ of a marsh or swamp plant
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    root
    (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
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