xeromorphic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /zɪəɹəˈmɔɹfɪk/
Etymology
Etymology tree English xero- Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ) Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English -morphic English xeromorphic From xero- + -morphic.
Meanings
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more xeromorphic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most xeromorphic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
de xeromorph (biology: of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems) · hu xeromorf (biology: of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems) · fr xéromorphe (biology: of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems) · pl kseromorficzny (biology: of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems)