xerasia

/zɛrˈɑziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for a dry, barren place, often used to describe desolate or arid landscapes.

“The xerasia of the Sahara Desert was a harsh environment for the explorers to traverse.”

Synonyms

  • arid
  • barren

Antonyms

  • flourishing
  • lush