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xeric

xe·ric

UK/ˈzɪə.ɹɪk/ US/ˈzɪɚ.ɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

being deficient in moisture

  • “deserts provide xeric environments”
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Origin

From Ancient Greek ξηρός (xērós, “dry”) + English -ic.

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