Xerophilous
Pronunciation : Xe*roph"i*lous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Gr. (Bot.)
Definition : Defn: Drought-loving; able withstand the absence or lack of moisture. Plants which are peculiarly adapted to dry climates are termed by De Candolle xerophilous. Goodale.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913