xeric
See also: xèric
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek ξηρός (xērós, “dry”) + -ic.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈzɪɚ.ɪk/, /ˈzɛɹ-/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈzɪə.ɹɪk/
- Hyphenation: xe‧ric
Adjective edit
xeric (comparative more xeric, superlative most xeric)
- (of an environment or habitat) Very dry, lacking humidity and water.
- Synonym: arid
- (of an organism) Adapted to live in a very dry habitat.
- Synonym: xerophilic
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Noun edit
xeric m (plural xerics)
Further reading edit
- “xeric” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
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Adjective edit
xeric m or n (feminine singular xerică, masculine plural xerici, feminine and neuter plural xerice)