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''xerophyte'' ▫ᴱᴺ｜Definition｜1st｜20260320113731-00-⌔
xerophyte - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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Noun
xerophyte (plural xerophytes)
- (botany) Any plant suited for life in a habitat where water is scarce, such as in a desert or chaparral. Such plants may be succulent, have small or reduced leaves, or spines.
- A desert plant
Etymology
From xero- (“dry”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈzɪəɹəʊfaɪt/
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