xeric

[ zeer-ik ]

adjective
  1. of, relating to, or adapted to a dry environment.

Origin of xeric

1
First recorded in 1925–30; from Greek xēr(ós) “dry” + -ic (def. 3)

Other words from xeric

  • xe·ri·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for xeric

xeric

/ (ˈzɪərɪk) /


adjective
  1. ecology of, relating to, or growing in dry conditions

Derived forms of xeric

  • xerically, adverb

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Scientific definitions for xeric

xeric

[ zĕrĭk, zîr- ]


  1. Relating or adapted to an extremely dry habitat. Succulents such as cacti, aloes, and agaves are xeric plants. Compare hydric mesic.

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