xeric

See also: xèric

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξηρός (xērós, “dry”) +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

Adjective

xeric (comparative more xeric, superlative most xeric)

  1. (of an environment or habitat) Very dry, lacking humidity and water.
    Synonym: arid
  2. (of an organism) Adapted to live in a very dry habitat.
    Synonym: xerophilic

Derived terms

Translations

Catalan

Alternative forms
  • xiric

Etymology

Deverbal from xericar.

Pronunciation

Noun

xeric m (plural xerics)

  1. peep (cry of a chick)
  2. (dialectal) shriek, scream
    Synonym: xiscle

Further reading

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French xérique.

Adjective

xeric m or n (feminine singular xerică, masculine plural xerici, feminine and neuter plural xerice)

  1. xeric

Declension
Declension of xeric
singular plural
masculine neuter feminine masculine neuter feminine
nominative/
accusative 		indefinite xeric xerică xerici xerice
definite xericul xerica xericii xericele
genitive/
dative 		indefinite xeric xerice xerici xerice
definite xericului xericei xericilor xericelor
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