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Etymology of the English word anemotropism

the English word anemotropism
using the English prefix anemo-
derived from the Greek word anemos, ἄνεμος (wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth))
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *anə-
derived from the English word tropism
derived from the Greek word tropos, τρόπος (a turn; mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *trep-
using the English suffix -tropism

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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