About The Word Xerophilous
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Xerophilous
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What's The Definition Of Xerophilous?Synonyms | Synonyms for Xerophilous: Related Terms | Find terms related to Xerophilous: See Also | Xerophilous In Webster's Dictionary \Xe*roph"i*lous\, a. [Gr. ? dry + ? to love.] (Bot.)
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.
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