- xerophobous
- \\zə̇ˈräfəbəs\ adjective
Etymology: xer- + -phobousof a plant : having little capacity to resist drought
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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xerophobous — xe·roph·o·bous … English syllables
xerarch — a. growing in dry places. ♦ xerasia, n. morbid dryness of hair. ♦ xeric, a. pertaining to or adapted to dry conditions. ♦ xeroderma, n. morbid dryness of skin. ♦ xerography, n. method of reproducing illustrations, text, etc.,… … Dictionary of difficult words