HyperDic: xerophytic

English > 1 sense of the word xerophytic:
ADJECTIVEallxerophyticadapted to a xeric (or dry) environment
English > xerophytic: 1 sense > adjective 1
MeaningAdapted to a xeric (or dry) environment.
Examples
  • "cacti are xerophytic plants"
  • "xerophytic adaptations"
BroaderxericDeficient in moisture
Spanishxerófilo, xerofítico
Nounsxerophyteplant adapted for life with a limited supply of water

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