autochthonous
(ô-tŏkˈthə-nəs) also
au·toch·tho·nal (-thə-nəl) or
au·toch·thon·ic (ôˌtŏk-thŏnˈĭk)
adjective- Originating where found; indigenous: autochthonous rocks; an autochthonous people; autochthonous folktales. See Synonyms at native.
- Biology Originating or formed in the place where found: an autochthonous blood clot.
Related Forms:
- au·tochˈthon·ism, au·tochˈtho·ny noun
- au·tochˈtho·nous·ly adverb
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