Word of the Day
August 12, 2026
XERIC
- Xeric means "characterized by, relating to, or requiring only a small amount of moisture." // She is a botanist who primarily studies xeric plants.
- characterized by, relating to, or requiring only a small amount of moisture a xeric habitat a xeric plant compare hydric mesic
- of, pertaining to, or adapted to a dry environment
- requiring only a small amount of moisture [adj] : XERICALLY [adv]