aerophyte

[Gr. ἀήρ ( aer ) = air, and φυτόν (phut on) = a plant, a tree; φύω (phuo) =to bring forth.] A plant which lives exclusively in the air, a parasitical plant. Many Orchids are aërophytes, and a fungus akin to Mucor is called Aero phyton. 8. ā'õ-rō-planē, A flying machine, of a bird-like construction, having two compre ed air propellers, two laterally extended wings and a steering tail. Invented 1879.