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xerophyte
noun xe·ro·phyte \ˈzir-ə-ˌfīt\
Definition of XEROPHYTE
: a plant adapted for life and growth with a limited water supply
— xe·ro·phyt·ic \ˌzir-ə-ˈfi-tik\ adjective
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First Known Use of XEROPHYTE
1897
Rhymes with XEROPHYTE
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