Definition of Xerophilous

1. a. Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture.

2. a. Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture.

Definition of Xerophilous

1. Adjective. Being able to thrive in dry weather. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Xerophilous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Xerophilous

1. Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture. "Plants which are peculiarly adapted to dry climates are termed by De Candolle xerophilous." (Goodale) Origin: Gr. Dry + to love. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xerophilous

xeromorph
xeromorphic
xeromorphs
xeromycteria
xeronate
xeronic
xeronic acid
xeronosus
xerophagia
xerophagies
xerophagy
xerophile
xerophiles
xerophilic
xerophilies
xerophilous (current term)
xerophilous plant
xerophily
xerophobia
xerophthalmia
xerophthalmias
xerophthalmic
xerophthalmus
xerophthalmy
xerophyte
xerophytes
xerophytic
xerophytic plant
xerophytics
xerophytism

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