rupicolous

[ roo-pik-uh-luhs ]

adjective

1. rupestrine.

rupicolous

/ ruːˈpɪkələs /

adjective

1. biology living or growing on or among rocks

Word History and Origins

Origin of rupicolous¹

1855–60; < Latin rūp ( ēs ) crag + -i- + -colous

Word History and Origins

Origin of rupicolous¹

C19: from Latin rūp ( ēs ) crag + -i- + -colous