hydrus

/ˈhʌɪdrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A water snake or a person who has a large amount of water in their body, often used figuratively.

“The hydrologist had to be extremely careful around the hydrus due to the risk of electrocution.”

Synonyms

  • hydor
  • hydrous

Antonyms

  • desiccant
  • xerophyte