xe·roph·i·lous (z -r f  -ls)adj. Flourishing in or adapted to a dry hot environment. xe·roph i·ly n. |
xerophilous [zɪˈrɒfɪləs]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of plants or animals) adapted for growing or living in dry surroundings
xerophile [ˈzɪərəʊˌfaɪl] n
xerophily n
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