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English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ξηρός (xērós, “dry”) + -ic.
Pronunciation
Adjective
xeric (comparative more xeric, superlative most xeric)
- (of an environment or habitat) Very dry, lacking humidity and water.
- Synonym: arid
- (of an organism) Adapted to live in a very dry habitat.
- Synonym: xerophilic
Derived terms
Translations
Catalan
Etymology
Deverbal from xericar.
Pronunciation
Noun
xeric m (plural xerics)
- peep (cry of a chick)
- (dialectal) shriek, scream
- Synonym: xiscle
Further reading
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French xérique.
Adjective
xeric m or n (feminine singular xerică, masculine plural xerici, feminine and neuter plural xerice)
- xeric
Declension