aulo-, aul-

(Greek: hollow way, tube, pipe; any instrument; such as, a flute)

aulophobia

An excessive fear of seeing, handling, or playing a flute or similar wind instrument. Those who fear rods or sticks may also fear flutes.

aulophyte

1. A free-living plant growing on or in another plant.
2. A non-parasitic plant growing, or living, within in a hollow cavity in another plant.

aulosophile, aulosophilist

A collector of reed instruments.

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