‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr.
n. (Chem.) A salt of xeronic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr.
n. [ L. xerophagia, Gr. &unr_;;
a. [ Gr.
Plants which are peculiarly adapted to dry climates are termed by
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;;
n. (Med.) Xerophthalmia. [ 1913 Webster ]
pr. n. A small genus of North American herbs having grasslike basal leaves: squaw grass; sometimes placed in family
n. A plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare
adj.