Etymology

xeromorphic

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Today it means: Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems. Full definition →

Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ) ← English xero-
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  1. Englishxero-
  2. Ancient Greekμορφή (morphḗ)
  3. English todayxeromorphic

From xero- + -morphic.

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