Meaning & use
Xeric
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Characterized by, or adapted to, very dry conditions with little available moisture.
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Cacti and succulents are well suited to xeric landscapes with minimal rainfall.
The garden was redesigned with xeric plants to reduce water usage.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in ecology and landscaping; "xeriscaping" describes gardening that requires little or no irrigation.
Words with a similar meaning
ariddry
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Words with an opposite meaning
mesichydric
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