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arenicolous

American  
[ar-uh-nik-uh-luhs] / ˌær əˈnɪk ə ləs /

adjective

  1. inhabiting sand.

arenicolous British  
/ ˌærɪˈnɪkələs /

adjective

  1. growing or living in sand or sandy places

    arenicolous plants
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Etymology

Origin of arenicolous

1850–55; < Latin ( h ) arēn ( a ) ( arena ) + -i- + -colous

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