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Definition of xerine

xerine

/ˈzɪəriːn/
xe · rine
Adjective:xerine
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xerine Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Pertaining to, characterized by, or adapted to an extremely dry environment.

Example

"The botanist meticulously documented the xerine adaptations of the desert flora, noting their specialized water-storage tissues."

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• Rhymes for xerine

• Nearby Words

xerasia
xerically
xerinae
xerine
xerochasy
xerodermatic
xerodermatous

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek root 'xēros' meaning 'dry', combined with the adjectival suffix '-ine'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xerine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xerine
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