Definition of Xeric

1. Adjective. Being deficient in moisture. "Deserts provide xeric environments"

Similar to: Xerophytic
Antonyms: Hydric, Mesic

Definition of Xeric

1. Adjective. Said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water. ¹

2. Adjective. Said of an organism adapted to live in a very dry habitat. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Xeric

1. requiring only a small amount of moisture [adj]

Medical Definition of Xeric

1. Characterised by a scanty supply of moisture, tolerating, or adapted to, arid conditions. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xeric

xerafins
xeranses
xeransis
xeranthemum
xeranthemums
xerantic
xeraphim
xeraphims
xeraphin
xeraphins
xerarch
xerasia
xerasias
xerclod
xerclods
xeric (current term)
xerically
xerif
xeriff
xeriffs
xerifs
xeriscape
xeriscaped
xeriscaper
xeriscapers
xeriscapes
xeriscaping
xeriscapings
xero-
xerochilia

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