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xerarch

[ zeer-ahrk ]

adjective

, Ecology.
  1. (of a sere) originating in a dry habitat.


xerarch

/ ˈzɪərɑːk /

adjective

  1. ecology (of a sere) having its origin in a dry habitat


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Word History and Origins

Origin of xerarch1

1935–40; xer- ( def ) + -arch

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Word History and Origins

Origin of xerarch1

from xer ( o ) - + Greek arkhē a beginning, from arkhein to begin

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