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(xe-ro-phyt-ic) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. relating to plants that grow in dry environments.

Example Sentence

Cacti are xerophytic plants.

More Example Sentences

Xerophytic plants do not need much water.

Synonyms

desert plant; drought-resistant plant; arid plant

Antonyms

adapted to wet areas

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