epixylous

[ ep-uh-zahy-luhs ]

adjective

, Mycology.

1. growing on wood, as certain fungi.

Word History and Origins

Origin of epixylous¹

epi- + xyl- ( def ) + -ous

Example Sentences

Two spellers later, given the word "epixylous," Lucas Urbanski of Crystal Lake, Illinois, got the biggest laugh of the semifinal round with a question for pronouncer Jacques Bailly.

From Seattle Times

Two spellers later, given the word "epixylous," Lucas Urbanski of Crystal Lake, Illinois, got the biggest laugh of the semifinal round with a question for pronouncer Jacques Bailly.

From Seattle Times