Xeric

//ˈzɪɚ.ɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Very dry, lacking humidity and water.
  2. 2
    Adapted to live in a very dry habitat.
Adjective
  1. 1
    being deficient in moisture wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
aridxerophilicxerophytexerophytic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξηρός (xērós, “dry”) + -ic.

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