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About DENDR: The root “DENDR” used in many English words came from Greek word “DENDRON” which means “Tree”. The words deriving from this root generally consist “Tree” as meaning subset, which may literally or metaphorically. Some words are illustrated below.
Words:
Philodendron (noun) - A climbing plant that grows on trees.
Dendrochronology (noun) - Dating events by studying growth rings in trees.
Dendriform (adjective) - In the shape of a tree.
Dendrochore (noun) - That part of the earth's surface covered by trees.
Dendrologist (noun) - A specialist in the identification and classification of trees and shrubs.
Dendrogram (noun) - A tree diagram, especially one showing taxonomic relationships.
Dendroid (adjective) - (of a plant, marine invertebrate, or structure) tree-shaped; branching.
Dendrolatry (noun) - The worship of trees.
Dendrology (noun) - The scientific study of trees.
Dendrophobia (noun) - An excessive fear of trees. This fear may be related to a phobia of forests or of landscapes.
Philodendrist (noun) - One who has a special fondness for trees.