xeromorphic

English

Etymology

From xero- +‎ -morphic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zɪəɹəˈmɔɹfɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)fɪk

Adjective

xeromorphic (comparative more xeromorphic, superlative most xeromorphic)

1. (biology) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.

   Synonym: xeromorphous

Related terms

• xeromorph
• xeromorphy

 

Translations

biology: of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems

• French: xéromorphe (fr)
• German: xeromorph (de)
• Hungarian: xeromorf
• Polish: kseromorficzny

Paronyms

• xenomorphic