arenicolous

[ ar-uh-nik-uh-luhs ]

adjective

1. inhabiting sand.

arenicolous

/ ˌærɪˈnɪkələs /

adjective

1. growing or living in sand or sandy places

   arenicolous plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of arenicolous¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of arenicolous¹

C19: from Latin harēna sand + colere to inhabit