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Epiphytic

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Growing on another plant but not parasitic; obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air and rain.

Senses:

1. Growing on the surface of a plant, typically another plant, without causing harm or deriving nutrients from it.

   Example sentence: The epiphytic orchids adorned the branches of the tall trees.

2. Pertaining to or characteristic of epiphytes.

   Example sentence: The rich biodiversity of the rainforest includes various epiphytic species.

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