| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|mȯrfik adjective
also xe·ro·mor·phal -fəl ; or xe·ro·mor·phous -fəs
Etymology: xeromorph + -ic or -al or -ous
1. : of, relating to, or being a xeromorph
2.
[ xer- + -morphic or morph- + -al or -morphous ]
: of, relating to, or constituting climatic conditions favorable for the development of xerophilous vegetation