xer-

xero-

a combining form meaning “dry,” used in the formation of compound words: xerophyte.
Also, especially before a vowel, xer-.

Origin:
combining form of Greek xērós dry

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xero- or (before a vowel) xer-
 
—combining form
indicating dryness: xeroderma
 
[from Greek xēros dry]
 
xer- or (before a vowel) xer-
 
—combining form
 
[from Greek xēros dry]

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xero- or (before a vowel) xer-
 
—combining form
indicating dryness: xeroderma
 
[from Greek xēros dry]
 
xer- or (before a vowel) xer-
 
—combining form
 
[from Greek xēros dry]

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xero- or xer-
pref.
Dry; dryness: xeroderma.

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