Associations to the word «Xeric»

Wiktionary

XERIC, adjective. Said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water.
XERIC, adjective. Said of an organism adapted to live in a very dry habitat.

Dictionary definition

XERIC, adjective. Being deficient in moisture; "deserts provide xeric environments".

Wise words

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John Locke