arenicolous

American

[ar-uh-nik-uh-luhs] / ˌær əˈnɪk ə ləs /

adjective

inhabiting sand.

arenicolous British

/ ˌærɪˈnɪkələs /

adjective

growing or living in sand or sandy places

arenicolous plants

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Etymology

Origin of arenicolous

1850–55; < Latin ( h ) arēn ( a ) ( see arena) + -i- + -colous

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