xeromorphic

English

Etymology

From xero- +‎ -morphic.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /zɪəɹəˈmɔɹfɪk/

Rhymes: -ɔː(r)fɪk

Adjective

xeromorphic (comparative more xeromorphic, superlative most xeromorphic)

(biology) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.

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