"xerophilous" meaning in All languages combined

See xerophilous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more xerophilous [comparative], most xerophilous [superlative]
Etymology: From xero- + -philous. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|xero-|-philous}} xero- + -philous Head templates: {{en-adj}} xerophilous (comparative more xerophilous, superlative most xerophilous)
  1. Able to thrive in dry weather. Related terms: xerophile, xerophilic, xerophily

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