ə adjective
1.
Botany. growing in or adapted to dry, especially dry and hot, regions.
2.
Zoology. living or flourishing in a dry environment.
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xerophilous (zɪˈrɒfɪləs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| (of plants or animals) adapted for growing or living in dry surroundings | |
| xerophile | |
| —n | |
| xe'rophily | |
| —n | |
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Xerophilous
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