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¹mesic

adjective me·sic \ˈme-zik, ˈmē-, -sik\

Definition of MESIC

: characterized by, relating to, or requiring a moderate amount of moisture <a mesic habitat> <a mesic plant> — compare hydric, xeric

mes- + -ic

First Known Use: 1926

adjective

: of or relating to a meson

meson + -ic

First Known Use: 1939

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