allelopathy
/ˌæləlˈɒpəθi/
Meaning
The release by a plant of a toxin to suppress growth of nearby competing plants.
Etymology
Etymology tree
English allelo-
Ancient Greek πάσχω (páskhō)der.
Ancient Greek πᾰ́θος (pắthos)
Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós
Proto-Italic *-ijos
Proto-Italic *-ios
Old Latin -ios
Latin -ius
Latin -ia
Old French -ieder.
Middle English -ie
Middle English -y
English -y
English -pathy
English allelopathy
From allelo- + -pathy.