xenicus

/zɛnɪkəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of foreign or exotic things; xenophilous

“The xenicus species of plants have adapted well to their foreign soil.”

2. noun

a genus of New Zealand wrens

“The xenicus bird is native to New Zealand and is an endangered species.”

Synonyms

  • foreign
  • xenophilous

Antonyms

  • endogenous
  • native