Word: xerocolous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: xe
ro
co
lous
Definition: tolerant of very dry conditions
Morphemes:
Affix: xero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: dry; dryness
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξηρός
Language: grc
Decoded: xeros
Meaning: dry
Affix: -cole
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -cultural; relating to the cultivation of
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of