First Known Use: 1923
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halophile
noun hal·o·phile \ˈha-lə-ˌfī(-ə)l\
Definition of HALOPHILE
: an organism that flourishes in a salty environment
— hal·o·phil·ic \ˌha-lə-ˈfi-lik\ adjective
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halophile
noun halo·phile \ˈhal-ə-ˌfīl\
Medical Definition of HALOPHILE
: an organism that flourishes in a salty environment
—halo·phil·ic \ˌhal-ə-ˈfil-ik\ adjective
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