xero-


  1. a combining form meaning “dry,” used in the formation of compound words: xerophyte.

Origin of xero-

1
Combining form of Greek xērós dry
  • Also especially before a vowel, xer-.

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British Dictionary definitions for xero-

xero-

combining form
  1. indicating dryness: xeroderma

Origin of xero-

1
from Greek xēros dry

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