Definitions for xerophilouszɪˈrɒf ə ləs
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
xe•roph•i•louszɪˈrɒf ə ləs(adj.)
(of an organism) adapted to a dry environment.
Category: Ecology
Origin of xerophilous:
1860–65
xe•roph′i•ly(n.)
Wiktionary
xerophilous(Adjective)
Being able to thrive in dry weather.
The cactus is very xerophilous.
Origin: From the Greek ξηρός + φίλος
Webster Dictionary
Xerophilous(adj)
drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture
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