word
Xerophyte
ZEER-oh-fyt
/ˈzɪərəfaɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
xerophyte
Dictionary meaning
A plant adapted to survive in very dry conditions, such as a cactus.
History and origin
Greek: xeros = dry, phyton = plant
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