xero-

American  

especially before a vowel, xer-.

1. a combining form meaning “dry,” used in the formation of compound words.

   xerophyte.

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xero- British  

combining form

1. indicating dryness

   xeroderma

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Usage

What does xero- mean? Xero- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “dry.” It is often used in scientific terms, including in pathology and ecology.Xero- comes from the Greek xēros, meaning “dry.”What are variants of xero-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, xero- becomes xer-, as in xerarch.

Etymology

Origin of xero-

Combining form of Greek xērós dry

Example Sentences

Turf producer Xero Flor had lodged a complaint with the constitutional court after lower courts rejected its compensation claim for turf destroyed by wild boar and deer.

From Reuters

Both Invoice2Go and Nimble are not only inexpensive, but – like their accounting competitors which include QuickBooks, Xero and FreshBooks or CRM offerings from Zoho, Copper and SugarCRM – are powerful and better geared to small businesses who need a simple accounting or CRM application.

From The Guardian

Like many small-scale entrepreneurial ventures, Xero Shoes was born by accident, as the outgrowth of the pursuit of a solution to a personal problem.

From New York Times

Growth had been poised to accelerate even more rapidly this year, as Xero wrapped up a test with REI, the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, bringing an order worth $830,000 for the 2020 season.

From New York Times

The latest round took effect on Sunday, increasing the costs that Americans pay for $112 billion worth of goods imported from China, among them the shoes and sandals designed and sold by Ms. Phoenix’s company, Xero Shoes.

From New York Times