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xerophilous

(zir äf′ə ləs)

adjective

capable of thriving in a hot, dry climate, as certain plants and animals

Origin: xero- + -philous

Related Forms:

xerophily noun

See xerophilous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Flourishing in or adapted to a dry hot environment.

Related Forms:

xe·rophˈi·ly noun

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