| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|filik adjective
also meso·phile ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌfīl ; or me·soph·i·lous mə̇ˈ]zäfələs, (ˈ)me|], (ˈ)mē|], ]sä-
Etymology: probably from German mesophil mesophilic (from meso- mes- + -phil -phile) + English -ic or -ous
: growing or thriving best in an intermediate environment (as in one of moderate temperature)