saxicolous

/ sækˈsɪkələs /

adjective

Also: saxicole. saxatile. living on or among rocks
saxicolous plants

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Word History and Origins

Origin of saxicolous¹

C19: from New Latin saxicolus, from Latin saxum rock + colere to dwell

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Example Sentences

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The Ash Grove With apologies to the poem by Thomas Oliphant Melody of the song here Down yonder green valley again I am coming, Where rolling stones gain no saxicolous moss.

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Saxicolous, growing on rock A rock climber, known only as Nicholas, Fell and landed on something saxicolous.

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saxicoline saxifragaceous

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