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xerophilous
(xer|oph¦il|ous)
Pronunciation:
/zɪəˈrɒfɪləs, zɛ-/
adjective
Botany
&
Zoology
(of a plant or animal) adapted to a very dry climate or habitat, or to conditions where moisture is scarce.
Derivatives
xerophile
noun
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