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xerophilous

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xe=roph=i=lous

CIDE DICTIONARY

xerophilousa. [Gr. dry + to love.].
     Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture.  [1913 Webster]
    "Plants which are peculiarly adapted to dry climates are termed by De Candolle xerophilous."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

xerophilous, adj. (of a plant) adapted to extremely dry conditions.


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