xerothermophilous

adjective

Both thermophilous and xerophilous.

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Meanings

adjectivexerothermophilous (comparative more xerothermophilous, superlative most xerothermophilous)

comparative more xerothermophilous · superlative most xerothermophilous

  1. Both thermophilous and xerophilous.

    The bedrock, specific geomorphology, warm and dry climate with a xerothermophilous flora, and the role of humans have resulted in high biodiversity including protected flora and fauna, often light demanding species dependent on the traditional management.

    2016 January 20, “Detecting Coppice Legacies from Tree Growth”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
thermoxerophilicthermoxerophilous

Origin

From xero- + thermophilous.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

thermoxerophilous
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APA

xerothermophilous. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xerothermophilous

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“xerothermophilous.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xerothermophilous. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “xerothermophilous,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/xerothermophilous.

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