Meaning
One of the parts which by their repetition make up a flowering plant, each being a single joint of a stem with its leaf or leaves.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phutón, “plant”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
phytomer
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2022, 2025.