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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 is always a great word to know.

So is doohickey. Does it mean:

a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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xero- or xer-
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Dry; dryness: xeroderma.

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