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saxicolous Definition

sax·ico·lous (sak sik′ə ləs)

adjective

Biol. living on or among rocks

Etymology: < L saxum, a rock (see saxatile) + colere, to dwell + -ous

saxicolous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

lichen: A set of 5 identification leaflets to the common saxicolous lichens in lowland England is available from Ivan Pedley ( cost £ 3.00 ).

Browse dictionary entries near saxicolous

  1. ‹ saxhorn
  2. ‹ Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
  3. ‹ Saxe
  4. ‹ saxatile
  5. ‹ sax
  6. ‹ sawyer
  7. ‹ sawn
  8. ‹ sawmill
  9. ‹ sawhorse
  10. ‹ sawfly
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  3. Saxo Grammaticus ›
  4. Saxon ›
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