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View synonyms for arenicolous

arenicolous

[ ar-uh-nik-uh-luhs ]

adjective

  1. inhabiting sand.

arenicolous

/ ˌærɪˈnɪkələs /

adjective

  1. growing or living in sand or sandy places

    arenicolous plants

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Word History and Origins

Origin of arenicolous1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of arenicolous1

C19: from Latin harēna sand + colere to inhabit

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