saxicolous

British

/ sækˈsɪkələs /

adjective

Also: saxicole. saxatile. living on or among rocks

saxicolous plants

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Etymology

Origin of saxicolous

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

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.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021

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

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2021

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