xerophilous

[ zi-rof-uh-luhs ]

adjective
  1. Botany. growing in or adapted to dry, especially dry and hot, regions.

  2. Zoology. living or flourishing in a dry environment.

Origin of xerophilous

1
First recorded in 1860–65; xero- + -philous

Other words from xerophilous

  • xe·roph·i·ly, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for xerophilous

xerophilous

/ (zɪˈrɒfɪləs) /


adjective
  1. (of plants or animals) adapted for growing or living in dry surroundings

Derived forms of xerophilous

  • xerophile (ˈzɪərəʊˌfaɪl), noun
  • xerophily, noun

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