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zoophyte.

An animal thought to have the characteristics of a plant, later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising sponges, corals and sea anemones.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈzəʊəfaɪt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈzuːfaɪt/Received-Pronunciation
  1. An animal thought to have the characteristics of a plant, later specifically an invertebrate of the (former) group Zoophyta, comprising sponges, corals and sea anemones.

    historical
  2. A plant believed to have the characteristics of an animal, especially a sensitive plant or vegetable lamb.

    historical
Where this word comes from

From zoo- + -phyte, after Middle French zoophyte; later reinforced by scientific Latin Zoophyta.

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