xerarch
[ zeer-ahrk ]
adjectiveEcology.
(of a sere) originating in a dry habitat.
Origin of xerarch
1Words Nearby xerarch
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British Dictionary definitions for xerarch
xerarch
/ (ˈzɪərɑːk) /
adjective
ecology (of a sere) having its origin in a dry habitat
Origin of xerarch
1from xer (o) - + Greek arkhē a beginning, from arkhein to begin
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