xerophilous

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xerophilous - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Xerophilous \Xe*roph"i*lous\, a. [Gr. xhro`s dry + ? to love.]
     (Bot.)
     Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of
     moisture.
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           Plants which are peculiarly adapted to dry climates are
           termed by De Candolle xerophilous.       --Goodale.
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