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xeromorphic

[ zeer-uh-mawr-fik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to structural adaptations of xerophytes that help them store water and withstand drought.

xeromorphic

/ ˌzɪərəˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

  1. (of plants or plant parts) having characteristics that serve as protection against excessive loss of water

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Other Words From

  • xero·morph noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of xeromorphic1

First recorded in 1905–10; xero- ( def ) + -morphic ( def )

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