xero-
a combining form meaning “dry,” used in the formation of compound words: xerophyte.
Origin of xero-
1Combining form of Greek xērós dry
- Also especially before a vowel, xer-.
Words Nearby xero-
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British Dictionary definitions for xero-
xero-
combining form
indicating dryness: xeroderma
Origin of xero-
1from Greek xēros dry
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