Word: xeriphilic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: xe
ri
phi
lic
Definition: Adapted to or preferring arid environments.
Morphemes:
Affix: xeri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: dry; arid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξηρός
Language: grc
Decoded: xeros
Meaning: dry
Affix: -philic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.