Xerophilous
Adjectiveसूखा-सहिष्णु, रेगिस्तानी वातावरण के लिए अनुकूलित
Definition
Adapted to a dry or desert environment.
Contextual Sentence: "Cacti are xerophilous plants that thrive in arid conditions."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): 'Xero' means dry (like xerox for dry copying) + 'philous' (loving).
Synonyms
drought-resistant
arid-adapted
Antonyms
hydrophilous
moisture-loving