epiphytes Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it Example Sentence Epiphytes air get their nutrients and water from rain and air. Synonyms air plant; aerophyte; epiphytic plant Antonyms butterfly Hear It! Say It! Write It! epiphytes Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: